In line with its policy of inclusive governance, the administration of Hon. Segun David Odunmbaku in Ojodu LCDA, Lagos State, yesterday hosted the 2024 Budget Stakeholders Forum at the Council Secretariat, Oke-Ira Ogba.
The Budget Stakeholders Forum is a consultative town hall engagement between government and the people to present account of stewardship of governance and to also seek the input of the people into the decision making process for the new budgeting year.
Hon Segun David Odunmbaku, in his speech, appreciated the people of Ojodu LCDA for thier unflinching support for his administration while expressing the importance of stakeholders engagement in building trust and credibility that promotes citizen participation, updates them on performance of the previous budget while prioritizing their needs in preparation of the new budget for a better Ojodu.
He further reeled out the achievements of his administration in areas of Health, Education, Youth and Women Development, Social and Infrastructural Development which is termed as H.E.Y.S Agenda while promising to commit resources towards more people oriented projects.
Suggestions and contributions were received from stakeholders present while the Ojodu Mayor responded and pledged actionable commitment of his administration to capturing their inputs in the budgetary process.
At the stakeholders engagement were the Vice Chairman, Executive Council members, Legislators, Management Team, Party Leaders, Traditional Rulers, CDA and CDC Executives, Representatives of Religious, Security And Youth Organisations.