By Felix Kuyinu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sought harmonious relationship with the state’s House of Assembly in achieving the aims of the current administration in the state.
Sanwo-Olu canvased for a better link up between the executive and legislative arms in idea sharing and mutual respect.
Speaking on Friday at the 18th edition of the Executive and Legislative parley, with the theme, “Engaging all for Inclusive Governance: Hands-on for a Greater Lagos Rising”, the governor said that the lawmakers have shown commitment and passion towards ensuring a better habitat in Lagos, but urged them to do more, which includes working in partnership with the executive to attain more achievements.
“Good governance can be derived with good policies, the partnership between the legislative arm and the executive is crucial for the development of our state into a megacity,” the Governor said.
“Decision-making should be as participatory as much as possible; this is to ensure inclusiveness, putting into consideration the needs of the populace.
“We need a lot of collaborative effort from all stakeholders. I commend members of the Lagos State House of Assembly; the speaker is not here, but we have consistently put heads together to give residents of the state good governance.
When asked about the motive behind the event, Sanwo-Olu said, “This parley stands as one of the enduring and significant legacies of our leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“It is a platform that has played a significant role in promoting mutual understanding and A harmonious relationship between the Executive and legislative arms of government.
“There is no gainsaying that the understanding and mutual respect brought about by this parley has been a key driver of the milestone achievements that successive administrations in the State have recorded.
Mr Noheem Adams, the Majority Leader, who spoke on behalf in absence of the House Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, said that the focus of the Assembly was to legislate to engender development in the state.
”We’ll continue to work with the executive in line with the provision of the constitution, our focus is to assent to policies that will drive development.
“Gov. Sanwo-Olu, we, at the Assembly, will continue to work in partnership in order to deliver good governance to the good people of Lagos State.
