2026 Budget: Epe LG Council Holds Stakeholders' Meeting

2026 Budget: Epe LG Council Holds Stakeholders' Meeting
The Epe Local Government has held its 2026 Budget Stakeholders’ Meeting, with the Executive Chairman, Princess Surah Animashaun, presented an inspiring account of her stewardship while engaging residents in an iinclusive budget aimed at shaping the year’s fiscal direction.

The well-attended meeting, held at the council Secretariat, Ita-Marun, Epe, drew traditional rulers, community leaders, market executives, youth representatives, women leaders, religious bodies, artisans, civil society groups and residents from various communities in Epe.

In her address, Princess Animashaun reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to a government built on collaboration, transparency, and accountability, emphasised that community participation remains central to the planning and execution of sustainable development initiatives.

She highlighted key achievements recorded under her leadership, including infrastructural development, strengthened healthcare services delivery, enhanced social welfare support, improvements in educational facilities, empowerment of market women, youth development programmes, support for local businesses, and sustained efforts toward community peace and security.

According to her, "these strides have continued to resonate with residents, many of whom expressed appreciation for the progress made so far across the local government council area of Lagos state."

Princess Animashaun assured that the 2026 budget would reflect community-driven priorities, noting that meaningful development can only be achieved when citizens are actively involved in the decision-making process.

She described the budget forum as a demonstration of her administration’s open-door policy and its unwavering commitment to inclusive governance.

Speaking at the event, the Commissioner, Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Ahmed Seriki applauded the Chairperson for what he termed purposeful and people-centred leadership.

He hailed her for consistently delivering impactful projects while maintaining a culture of transparency and engagement, adding that Epe Local Government has become “a model for effective grassroots administration in Lagos State.”

Also lending his voice, a former Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bola Gbabijo, encouraged residents to take advantage of the ongoing Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection exercise to register in order not to be disenfranchised.

He stressed that development thrives when citizens actively participate in the democratic process, urging eligible residents to pick up their PVCs as a crucial tool for sustaining good governance.

The event was graced by several dignitaries including the vice chairman, Hon. Sikiru Owolomoshe; Leader of the Legislative Arm, Hon. Araba Taofeek, and other Councillors; former Epe local government Chairman, Hon. Segun Agbaje; Council Manager, Mrs. Giwa Monsurat; APC Epe LGA Chairman, Comrade Toyin Gbadamosi; traditional councils, religious leaders, security agencies, ward chairmen, artisans, NYCN leaders, market executives, women groups, civil society organizations, and residents from across the local government.

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