Hon. Olowa Pledges Full Inclusivity at 2025 Budget Stakeholders Meeting in Ibeju-Lekki

Hon. Olowa Pledges Full Inclusivity at 2025 Budget Stakeholders Meeting in Ibeju-Lekki

Today, a significant step toward inclusive governance was taken as the Stakeholders Meeting on the proposed 2025 budget was held at the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Council Secretariat, Igando-Oloja. With a diverse range of stakeholders from various sectors in attendance, the meeting provided an open forum for local leaders and residents to actively contribute to the decision-making process that will shape the budget for the coming year.

In his welcome address, the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, outlined the administration's priorities, centered around four pillars: Infrastructural Development, Social Development and Security, Local Economic Growth, and Environmental Sustainability. Hon. Olowa highlighted key achievements over the past year, emphasizing advancements across critical sectors including health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, and environmental protection—each having a positive impact on the lives of local citizens.

The forum allowed attendees to voice concerns and present recommendations on pressing issues affecting their communities. Hon. Olowa listened attentively to each input, promising that the administration would carefully review all suggestions during the upcoming budget retreat scheduled for next week.

Several notable figures were present at the meeting, including Hon. Mojeed Adebola Fatai and Hon. Oladele Ajayi, both Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ibeju-Lekki Constituencies 1 and 2, respectively, as well as representatives from various government bodies, local organizations, and security agencies. Traditional leaders, artisans, farmers, religious organizations, and youth representatives were also in attendance, demonstrating a broad spectrum of community involvement.

Hon. Olowa reiterated his administration's commitment to ensuring that the budget reflects the needs and aspirations of the people. This commitment to participatory governance, he assured, is essential in fostering development that benefits all sectors of Ibeju-Lekki’s population.

With inputs gathered and priorities set, the upcoming budget retreat will see Hon. Olowa and his team deliberating on the incorporation of these recommendations into the 2025 budget, furthering Ibeju-Lekki’s goals for sustainable development and community welfare.

Reported by Akadiri Ayorinde, Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LGA.