NYCN Crowns Hon. Seyi Jakande Best Performing Council Chairman In Nigeria.
.......Praises Jakande's Commitment to Youth Empowerment.
Emmanuel lkpeama
The Executive Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Seyi Jakande,has been formally recognized as the best-performing local government chairman in Nigeria by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN).
The announcement was made on Sunday, November 23rd, during a strategic meeting between Hon. Jakande and the Forum of 36 States Chairmen of the NYCN, led by its National Chairman, at the council secretariat in Lagos.
The youth leaders, representing millions of young Nigerians across all states, unanimously affirmed Jakande’s exceptional performance in grassroots governance, citing his transformative projects, inclusive governance style, and commitment to youth empowerment and welfare.
Comrade Ibrahim Adigun Olalekan, speaking on behalf of the forum, stated that the endorsement was the product of a nationwide assessment of local government administration.
“After careful monitoring and evaluation of governance at the grassroots level across the federation, we have found in Hon. Seyi Jakande a model of what leadership should be,”
“His transformative projects, inclusive governance style, and unparalleled commitment to youth empowerment and welfare set him apart.” he stated.
Responding the Council boss,Hon Jakande expressed gratitude to the Youth council for finding him worthy among the 57 Council Chairmen in Lagos State.
“I am profoundly humbled by this massive endorsement from the authentic leadership of Nigerian youth. This is not just a personal accolade but a challenge to do more,” Jakande said.
He went further to highlight some of the achievements already recorded by his administration during his 100 days in office.
“Our philosophy has always been that the government closest to the people must be the most effective. We have prioritized infrastructure, education, healthcare, and, most critically, creating opportunities for our youth, who are the engine room of any thriving society.”he stated.
Investigator news reports that the endorsement placed Hon.Jakande, a rising star in Lagos politics, on a national pedestal, potentially setting a new benchmark for local government administration in the country.
Present at the meeting with the Chairman were the Leader and Councillors of the legislative chamber of the Council together with the Chief of Staff.
