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admin Chairman of Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa has said Nigeria’s presence at the ongoing Young Elected Local Officials (YELO) Network Summit reinforces the country’s commitment to youth inclusion, democratic local governance and the development of responsive cities and communities.
Obasa, who is currently Nigeria’s youngest serving local government chairman, is representing Nigeria at the summit. He described the opportunity as both a national honour and a responsibility.
The summit, organised by the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa), is a strategic gathering that brings together emerging political leaders from across Africa to shape the future of local governance on the continent. It is attended by representatives from about 40 countries and the five major regions in Africa.
It focuses on strengthening youth participation in governance, enhancing leadership capacity, and promoting inclusive local policies that reflect the aspirations of Africa’s growing young population. It also provides a platform for peer learning, policy dialogue and the exchange of best practices in territorial governance, urban management and service delivery.
According to the organisers, the YELO Network was established to organise the collective voice of young elected local officials at national, regional and continental levels, while empowering members with the skills required to improve performance through training, peer review and benchmarking.
Obasa’s attendance underscores Nigeria’s growing role in continental governance conversations and highlights Agege Local Government Area’s rising profile in innovative and youth-driven leadership.
The summit continues with plenary sessions, policy workshops and strategic engagements aimed at fostering cooperation among young leaders and strengthening partnerships with other youth networks globally.
