- Conference 57: Lagos Council Chairmen Elect New Executive Officers
- Hon. Sesan Olowa of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government emerged as Chairman
- Hon. Usman Akanbi Hamzat emerged as Secretary
Chairmen of the 57 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State have elected a new set of executive officers to lead the Conference of 57, the umbrella body for all council chairmen in the state.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the body which strengthen coordination and collective governance among council leaders has Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government emerged as Chairman of the executive committee.
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Other elected officers include:
Secretary: Hon. Usman Akanbi Hamzat (Ifako-Ijaiye LGA)
Treasurer: Hon. Bamidele Yussuf Sulaiman (Surulere LGA)
Vice Chairman (East): Hon. Bada Abolanle Samiat (Ikosi-Isheri LCDA)
Vice Chairman (Lagos West): Hon. Olufemi Akanbi Okeowo (Ifelodun LCDA)
Vice Chairman (Central): Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo (Lagos-Island East LCDA)
Welfare Officer: Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba (Ijede LCDA)
Organising Secretary: Hon. Yisa Abiola Jubril (Iba LCDA)
Financial Secretary: Hon. Adeola Adetoro (Eti-Osa LGA)
Public Relations Officer: Hon. Adebayo Olasoju (Isolo LCDA)
Legal Officer: Hon. Moyosore Ogunlewe (Kosofe LGA)
Ex-Officio Members: Hon. Akeem Daud (Ikeja LGA) and Hon. Idowu Sebanjo A. (Apapa LGA)
The new leadership is expected to provide strategic direction, foster unity among the councils, and work closely with the Lagos State Government to deliver grassroots development across the state.
The Conference of 57 serves as a platform for policy dialogue, experience sharing, and coordination among chairmen of the 20 LGAs and 37 LCDAs in Lagos.
