- By Ummusalamoh Kamorudeen and Azeezat Adeshola
The Chairman of Badagry West Local Council Development Area Rauf Ibrahim Kayode Yemaren, has promised to ensure the council’s budget meets the residents’ yearnings.
He made this known during Budget Consultative Stakeholders’ Meeting.
The meeting, which brought together community leaders, traditional rulers, political representatives, youth groups, market associations, artisans, and other key stakeholders, provided a platform for inclusive governance and participatory budgeting.
Declaring the meeting open, Yemaren reiterated the commitment of his administration to transparency and grassroots development.
The council boss explained that “planting the seed of development” represents the joint responsibility of government and the citizens in shaping the future of the LCDA.
Read Also: Fed Govt targets Dana Air assets to refund passengers, agents
He assured stakeholders that every idea presented would be duly considered to achieve sustainable growth across all sectors.
Budget Officer, Kazeem Adesanya, highlighted the importance of the annual stakeholders’ forum in capturing the agitations and priorities of all wards.
According to him, the consultative process helps the council avoid misplaced priorities by ensuring that every community’s needs are adequately represented in the final budget.
Lawmakers in all the five wards presented the specific needs of their communities, noting that the proposals were outcomes of productive grassroots consultations. Several groups, including the National Youth Council of Nigeria, the Farmers and Fishermen Association, Artisans, Community Development Committee (CDC), Market Associations, and others, also made presentations. They outlined their expectations for the coming year and appealed for increased support in critical areas affecting their operations and livelihoods.