The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu has sworn in the newly elected Local Government Chairmen and Vice Chairmen as well as Councillors today. The swearing in ceremony took place at the Lagos House , Ikeja.
The State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Bolaji Robert, congratulating the newly elected officials at the event said, “Your victories at the polls are a testament to your grassroots appeal and the confidence the people have reposed in you. He went further to commend the governor as well as the President, Bola Tinubu for promoting grassroots democracy, noting that their leadership ensured the implementation of all necessary measures for a peaceful, transparent, and credible local government election.
“And by extension, we recognise and commend the father of modern democracy in Nigeria, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, for laying the visionary foundation that continues to guide the growth of democratic institutions in our dear state and nation.
“Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, it is my singular honour and privilege at this juncture to present the 57 duly elected chairmen and vice chairmen to the Governor of Lagos State, for the statutory swearing-in exercise as stipulated by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Laws of Lagos State.”
