The Ondo State Government, in partnership with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission and the Afenifere group, will on Wednesday host the Federal Government/Southwest Citizen-Government Engagement Summit.
According to the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee and Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, the summit — themed “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future” — will take place at the International Conference Centre (The Dome) in Akure.
Dr. Fasoranti explained that the event is designed to create a platform for open and constructive discussions between citizens and government officials on issues impacting the Southwest region. He confirmed that all arrangements have been concluded to receive participants from the six states in the region.
The summit will include six major discussion areas: Fiscal Reforms and National Planning; Economic Development and Job Creation; Social Services and Social Development; Infrastructure and Transportation; Human Capital Development; and Security and Governance.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa will serve as the Chief Host, while attendees will include Southwest governors, ministers and federal appointees from the region, lawmakers, traditional and religious leaders, representatives of civil society groups, business leaders, youth and student associations, and women’s organisations.
Spanning two days, the summit aims to enhance cooperation among stakeholders and advance sustainable growth and development across the Southwest.
