There has been so much mixed feelings regarding the tenure of the current Chairpersons of Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State. The visit of Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to Amuwo Odofin LGA Monday has affirmed that the next Local Government Elections will hold in 2021.
Speaking on behalf of the delegates, Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi, one of the commissioners amongst the four present said, “Our visit to your office, Mr. Chairman is to officially familiarize you with the forth coming local government elections slated for next year, 2021, while we also seek your cooperation in ensuring that our officers domiciled in your local government, particularly the resident electoral officer has a conducive and convenient working environment to discharge its statutory obligations” .
Engr. Dr. Valentine Buraimoh thanked the team for eventually making the visit as proposed. He also applauded them for establishing the legality of a four year tenure for LGs/LCDAs in Lagos State.
The Chairman thanked the team for eventually making the visit as proposed. He also applauded them for establishing the legality of a four year tenure for LGs/LCDAs in Lagos State.
Dr Buraimoh stated that “this administration is progressive in nature. We are committed to ensuring that processes of governance remains effective. To this end, I can assure you that the office of the agency domiciled in our local government will enjoy our total support and cooperation”.
“Your representatives here are in good hands, and because I run an open door policy, they would not encounter any bottlenecks while they seek our cooperation to help them in going about their various obligations successfully. Once again, on behalf of myself and the good people of Amuwo-Odofin LG, we thank you for finding time out of your busy schedule to make this remarkable working visit.” concluded, Engr. Dr. Valentine Buraimoh.
