The Executive Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, yesterday joined his counterparts at the Conference of 57 Council Chairmen meeting, held at Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in a strategic gathering aimed at strengthening intergovernmental collaboration and reinforcing unified grassroots leadership across Lagos State.
The high-level meeting brought together Chairmen of Local Governments and LCDAs to deliberate on matters of common interest, share policy insights, and align strategies toward accelerated development at the grassroots level.
Strengthening Intergovernmental Collaboration
The Conference of 57 remains a critical platform for coordination among council administrations in Lagos State. Discussions at the Orile-Agege meeting focused on enhancing service delivery, improving administrative efficiency, and fostering stronger synergy between councils to ensure uniform progress across communities.
Hon. Hunpe’s participation underscored his administration’s commitment to collaborative governance and proactive engagement with peer institutions. He reaffirmed that sustainable development at the local level requires continuous dialogue, shared learning, and collective responsibility among council leaders.
The Chairman noted that effective intergovernmental cooperation not only promotes policy consistency but also enhances innovation, accountability, and responsiveness in addressing grassroots challenges.
Strategic Engagement with Leaders and Stakeholders
Beyond administrative deliberations, the session also provided an opportunity to engage with respected political leaders, party elders, and key stakeholders in Lagos West. These interactions centered on strategic coordination, grassroots mobilization, and sustaining unity within the broader political and governance framework.
The meeting highlighted the shared vision among council chairmen to consolidate developmental gains, strengthen community structures, and deepen citizen participation in governance processes.
Hon. Hunpe emphasized that unity of purpose remains essential in driving impactful policies and programmes that directly benefit residents. He reiterated his administration’s dedication to aligning local initiatives with broader state development objectives while maintaining focus on the specific needs of Badagry communities.
A Unified Commitment to Grassroots Development
The Conference concluded with a renewed commitment among council leaders to uphold transparency, foster innovation, and sustain collaborative efforts in advancing infrastructural development, social welfare programmes, and economic empowerment initiatives across their respective councils.
Under the leadership of Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, Badagry Local Government continues to play an active and constructive role within the Conference of 57, contributing meaningfully to discussions that shape policies and drive coordinated progress throughout Lagos State.
The Orile-Agege meeting once again reinforced the collective resolve of council administrations to promote unity, strengthen institutions, and deliver people-centered governance at the grassroots level.
