By Bilesanmi Abayomi
On Monday, October 21, 2024, Samiat Abolanle Bada, Chairman of Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Kosofe, hosted the Speaker of the 5th Assembly of the Lagos State Youth Parliament, Rt. Hon. Maria Itunuoluwa Soniregun, alongside other principal officers and members of the Parliament.
During the visit, the Speaker emphasized the need for an enabling environment to foster the growth and development of young leaders in the Greater Kosofe Constituency. She called for the chairman’s support in empowering the youth to step into leadership roles and make a lasting impact.
In her response, Bada encouraged the young parliamentarians to uphold the values of integrity and excellence. She reassured them of her open-door policy, stating that her office is available 24 hours a day for new ideas that promote youth leadership and community development.
Also in attendance were the Lagos State APC Youth Leader, Dr. Seriki Muritala, and Hon. Tobi, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos on Special Duties. Their presence underscored the importance of collaboration in nurturing the next generation of leaders in the state.