Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Sunday swore in newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 20 local government areas(LGAs)and 37 local council development areas (LCDAs)
Speaking at the ceremony held at the Sports Ground of the Governor’s Office, Lagos House, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu urged the council leaders to deliver inclusive governance, fairness, and quality leadership at the grassroots.
He charged them to uphold trust, accountability, and to use the autonomy granted to local governments wisely for the benefit of their communities.
“This is not the time for politics, govern with empathy and equity regardless of those who voted or those who did not vote for you.
“You have been called to service and I strongly believe that you will deliver good governance being the closest government to the people.
“We have given you the platform, the tools and the opportunity. This is not the time for politics, it is a time to work.
“I urge all of you to use your office to drive the THEMES+ development agenda in your various councils. Govern with empathy and equity,” he said.
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