Sanwo-Olu swears in new LGA Chairmen and Vice Chairmen.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas. 

At the ceremony which was held at the Sports Ground of the Governor's Office, Lagos House in Ikeja, the governor urged the council leaders to deliver inclusive governance, fairness, and quality leadership at the grassroots, just as he highlighted the importance of upholding trust, accountability, and using the autonomy granted to local governments wisely for the benefit of their communities. 

Governor Sanwo-Olu also advised them to govern with empathy and equity, regardless of political affiliations, assuring that his administration would continue to support and train the newly elected officials to help them maximize their leadership potential. 

He also stressed the need for the council leaders to appoint competent and people-oriented individuals to their cabinets. 

Speaking on behalf of the new officials, the Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki local government area, Sesan Olowa, expressed gratitude to the governor and assured that they would deliver grassroots governance that works for all.

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