Chairmen in the 20 Local Government Areas of the State and their Heads of Local Government Administrations (HOLGAs) have been charged to work in collaboration towards a successful administration.

This charge was given at the 3-day Orientation Programme themed: ‘Strategic Leadership in Local Government Administration’, organised by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, at Ijebu-Ode, to prepare them for the task ahead and equip them with the know-how for a successful tenure in office.

In his address, Commissioner in the Ministry, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, who congratulated the Chairmen for their electoral victory, said the essence of the programme was to reinforce the need for impactful government at the grassroots, which could only be achieved through a proper alignment with the agenda of Prince Dapo Abiodun’s led government, noting that a collaboration between Chairmen and HOLGAs was paramount.

"As you embark on this journey, I want you to understand that the career officers led by HOLGAs are the engine room of the government, hence the need for collaboration", he said.

Contributing, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Rotimiolu Akinlesi, noted that the event was necessary for knowledge, skills and networking for a successful administration at the grassroots.

The orientation lectures which cut across different topics; Fiscal Management, Community Management Project Execution, Transparency and Accountability in office as well as Health Talk, where delivered by past Heads of Service, Mr. Dipo Odulate, Mr Kolawole Fagbohun, Dr. Nofiu Aigoro, Commissioner for Ministry of Budget and Planning, Hon. Olaolu Olabimtan and the Special Adviser, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Babatunde Adesina.

In their separate remarks, Chairman Odeda Local Government, Hon. Folashade Adeyemo, and HOLGA, Yewa South LG Mr. Oluwole Fateru, expressed gratitude to the Ministry for the orientation programme, saying it had equipped them with the knowledge to be efficient and productive while in office.