The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has extolled the zeal, passion and commitment of various Community Development Associations (CDAs) and Community Development Committees (CDCs) across the state
He gave the commendation through the Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr. Wale Ahmed at the inauguration of newly elected 23 members of the State Executive, Lagos State Community Development Advisory Council on Friday in Lagos .
He said the fact that members of the group organised themselves in such a manner and took ownership of government projects in their various domains, without expecting financial rewards from the government, shows a high patriotic disposition that should be commended
Addressing the newly sworn-in officers, Sanwo-Olu charged them to continue on the path of transparency, probity and accountability as already enshrined in the practice of the Council over the years.
The Governor reiterated that the present administration relies on them for quality governance because they remain an integral part of delivering dividends of democracy to all residents of the State.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Taiwo Salaam, earlier in his welcome address, appreciated CDA members and Executives for the success recorded during the election conducted.
Cardinal Omolaja Odumbaku, a member of Governor’s Advisory Council and Life Patron, Lagos State Community Development Advisory Council, thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu for the honour bestowed on CDAs in the State by recognising and including them in the T.H.E.M.E.S. Agenda
The newly elected LSCDAC Chairman, Alhaji Azeez Amusat, in his acceptance speech, thanked the State government for the interactive platform created for CDAs to relate with government.
He gave an assurance that the Council will heed to the advice of the State government and ensure his tenure exemplifies probity, accountability and transparency.
