ONDO STATE JANUARY 18TH LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS: The Imperative of Grassroots Alignment for Collaborative Governance and Impact
As Ondo State approaches the January 18th 2025 Local Government Elections, it’s crucial to reflect on the importance of local government administration and the need for strong collaboration between the state and local governments.
- The Importance of Local Government Administration:
Local governments are the closest tier of governance to the people. They play a vital role in addressing community-specific needs, delivering basic services, and driving grassroots development. From maintaining local infrastructures to providing essential services like healthcare, education, and sanitation, effective local governance ensures that development is inclusive and reaches every corner of the state. - The Need for Collaboration and Alignment:
For sustainable development, it is essential that state and local governments work in harmony. When policies and projects are aligned, resources are better utilized, duplication of efforts is minimized, and impactful programs can be effectively implemented. This partnership fosters accountability, improves service delivery, and ensures that state-wide initiatives are tailored to meet local needs.
It is vital to elect leaders committed to fostering this collaboration for the collective progress of Ondo State. Bright grassroots leadership, aligned with state policies, is the foundation for lasting development and meaningful impact.
As we head to the polls on Saturday,i therefore strongly urge the electorates to cast their votes for all the chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress(APC) across the eighteen(18) LGAs, as this is the way to ensure that our grassroots align and collaborate with the Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Administration for effective governance and developmental impact.
…..Hon. Tomide Akinribido is a former member of the Ondo state house of assembly and currently serves as the Senior Special Assistant on ICT to the Ondo State Governor
