In a move geared towards enhancing the welfare of Lagos residents, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially inaugurated the Lagos State Special Dispensation ‘Palliative’ Advisory Committee.
The committee, entrusted with overseeing vital welfare packages and implementing a dual-win feeding strategy, is set to embark on various direct intervention initiatives.
The composition of the committee reflects a commitment to transparency and merit, with members drawn from key stakeholder groups across Lagos.
Notable figures include:
- Imam Abdulazeez Onike, Chief Missioner of NASFAT;
- Pastor Godman Akinlabi, Senior Pastor of Elevation Church;
- Hon Seyi Sowunmi, LP Reps member;
- Mrs. Joe Okei-Odumakin; Hon Kolade Alabi;
- Barrister Taofeeq Ganiu, Former PDP Public Secretary;
- Dr. Shina Fagbenro-Byron, LP Member and Former DFID official;
- Hon. Ademola Shabi, Rep of LAHA;
- Comrade Biliaminu Oba, Youth Representative;
- Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of LG (Committee Secretary);
- Eze Anaba, President, Nigerian Guild of Editors; and
- Mrs. Sola Salako-Ajulo, Consumer Rights Advocate.
With a diverse range of expertise, these individuals are poised to navigate the committee’s endeavors guided by the principles of empathy and dignity.
Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed confidence that their collective efforts will significantly impact the lives of the people of Lagos, reinforcing the state’s commitment to effective and compassionate governance.