All the Councillors in Lagos State on 31st of January 2018, gathered to elect their Executives who were also inaugurated same day to provide leadership for the body of lawmakers at the grassroots.
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 distinguished LAHA members, ex-commissioners, Clerks of the House and the media took place at Epe Local Government.
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 Hon.Tobun who represented the number one man in Lagos State, Gov. Ambode stressed that the Councillors act as overseers to the State Government at the grassroot level because they are closer in functions to the people. Ambode 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.
In his remarks, 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 crannies of the state through timely and responsive legislation at the grassroot”.
*BELOW IS THE LIST OF THE NEW EXECUTIVES AND THEIR PORTFOLIOS*
1. *Chairman* – Alimi Nurudeen – Ikorodu LGA.
2. *Deputy Chairman 01* – Remy Shittu Remy – 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.