By Adekunle Williams
Lagos, Oct. 10, 2024 (THEGAVEL) — Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly are set to launch the ninth edition of their town hall meetings simultaneously in various constituencies this Friday.
Speaker Mr. Mudashiru Obasa announced this initiative in a statement on Thursday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (THEGAVEL) reports that these constituency stakeholder meetings, established by the 8th Assembly, are designed for lawmakers to engage with their constituents and gather feedback.
Obasa indicated that the theme for this meeting will focus on “Ensuring Food Security for a Sustainable Future: Youth Participation and Home-grown Farming.” He emphasized that the gatherings aim to update constituents on the achievements and challenges faced by their representatives.
“The town hall meeting is essential to educate constituents about what legislators have accomplished since taking office,” he stated. “It is crucial for lawmakers to understand the needs of their people and inform them about ongoing initiatives.”
The meetings will also provide lawmakers with an opportunity to hear the challenges faced by their constituents and relay this information to the executive arm of government for further action.
Additionally, he mentioned that memoranda could be submitted, and desk officers would be available at each of the 40 constituency offices.
Obasa concluded that attendance would offer constituents a platform to contribute to the growth and development of their constituencies, local governments, the state, and the nation as a whole.
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