Lagos State Councillors Forum Elect Officers


It was the 31st day of January 2018 when all the Councilors in Lagos State gathered to elect their Executives who were also inaugurated same day to provide leadership for the exalted body of lawmakers at the grassroot.

History beckons as the executives were nominated and elected based on their rare display of determination to succeed, dexterity in legislative work, upholding of integrity, trustworthiness and charisma.

The peaceful election which was held under the supervision of the distinguished Lagos House State Of Assembly members, ex-commissioners, Clerks of the House and the media took place at Epe Local Government, The News Hunters can confirm.

In attendance were Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, HRM Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja (Noforija), Asipa Kaoli Olusanya, several APC Party Stalwarts, Commissioners amongst other important dignitaries.

In his speech, the Executive Governor of Lagos State - Akinwunmi Ambode who was represented by Hon Tobun Abiodun stressed that the Councilors act as overseers to the State Government at the grassroot level because they are closer in functions to the people. H.E. also stated that Community Development in the 21st Century lies basically on the lawmakers, hence, in fulfilling the Lagos master plan; all hands must be on-deck.

Alimi thanked God for his new assignment and canvassed for the cooperation of all and sundry towards achieving a successful tenure.

The Leader of the House, Amuwo Odofin LGA, Hon Abimbola Oshodi who was elected as the Secretary General based on his sterling performance and diligent leadership skills mentioned that "...the Forum is poise to effectively work with LAHA via the Local Government Structure towards ensuring the realisation of the Lagos SMART CITY Project in all nooks and cranny of the State via timely and responsive legislation at the grassroot".

Hon Hammed Mohammed in his own submission eulogized the leadership qualities of the new executives and pledged total support for them from his local government in Amuwo Odofin..

While highlighting his own views Hon Jamiu Jimoh, the Councillor of E1 in Oriade LCDA said that the Forum will be on hand to provide advisory roles to the Executives and serve as a mediation room for the effective process-flow at the local government level.

The Noforija gave the royal blessings upon the new executives and prayed God for wisdom.

BELOW IS THE LIST OF THE NEW EXECUTIVES AND THEIR PORTFOLIOS

1. Chairman - Alimi Nurudeen - Ikorodu LGA.

2. Deputy Chairman 01 - Remy Remy Shittu - Oshodi Isolo LGA.

3. Deputy Chairman 02 - Adedeji Mujidat Funmilayo - Apapa LGA.

4. Deputy Chairman 03 - Higara Olalekan Almubaraq - Ibeju Lekki LGA.

5. Secretary General - Oshodi - Abimbola Oluwasegun - Amuwo Odofin LGA.

6. Treasurer - Olaleye Taiwo Afinni - Eti 0sa LGA.

7. Legal Officer - Femi Oke - Ifako Ijaye LGA.

8. Financial Secretary - Arogundade A. Kehinde - Ajeromi Ifelodun LGA.

9. Auditor - Badagry LGA.

10. Organizing Secretary - Bamgboye Toyin - Lagos Mainland LGA.

11. Public Relation Officer - Olasunkanmi Adelola - Alimosho LGA.

12. Welfare Officer - Toyin Odegbesan - Kosofe LGA.

13. Social Secretary - Adebowale Adetoro - Ikeja LGA.

14. Assistant Secretary - Titilayo Idris - Surulere LGA.

15. Assistant Treasurer - Joel Olabode Adigun - Agege LGA.

16. Assistant Public Relation Officer - Shanu A. Ganiyu - Epe LGA.

17. Assistant Auditor - Jide Giwa - Somolu LGA.

18. Assistant - Mushin LGA.

19. Assistant Financial Secretary - Olaniyi Samusideen Ojora - Lagos Island LGA.

20. Assistant Organizing Secretary - Wusu Solomon Adefemi - Ojo LGA.