- Strategic engagement held with traditional rulers on PVC registration
- Ibeju-Lekki Chairman calls for mass participation ahead of elections
- Traditional leaders pledge community-wide sensitization
Determined to boost civic participation and strengthen democratic inclusion at the grassroots, the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. (Engr.) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, has held a strategic engagement with traditional rulers across the council area to intensify the ongoing Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) registration drive.
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Eko Hot Blog reports that the meeting, which took place at the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Secretariat, centered on the importance of ensuring that all eligible residents register and collect their PVCs ahead of forthcoming elections.
Hon. Olowa underscored the role of voter registration in promoting accountable leadership and effective governance.
“Democracy only works when the people actively participate in the electoral process,” he said.
“Registering and collecting PVCs empowers our residents to make their voices count and influence decisions that affect their communities.”
The Chairman praised the traditional rulers for their consistent collaboration with the local government, particularly in areas such as security, conditional cash transfers, and community development, and encouraged them to extend the same level of support to the voter registration campaign.
Speaking on behalf of the traditional institutions, the Chairman of Baales in Council, Chief Adekunle Taiwo, expressed appreciation for the engagement and reaffirmed their commitment to mobilizing residents across towns and villages.
“Our traditional institutions will fully support this initiative,” Chief Taiwo said. “We will use town hall meetings, religious platforms, and community associations to sensitize our people and encourage mass participation.”
