By Lukman Olabiyi
More than 4,000 Lagosians, including youths, artisans, and key stakeholders from various sectors, are expected to participate in the upcoming Greater Lagos Summit 5.0, a civic engagement platform aimed at promoting inclusive and people-centered governance in Lagos State.
The event, convened by Prince Adeniyi Olutimehin, President of the Greater Lagos Initiative (GLI), was announced during a press briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja.
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According to Olutimehin, this year’s summit is themed: “People, Power, and Progress: Building an Inclusive Future Through Patriotism, Egalitarianism, Innovations, and People-Centric Development in Lagos State.”
The summit will bring together representatives from government ministries, departments and agencies, traditional institutions, civil society organizations, youth-led groups, market associations, religious bodies, the creative sector, academia, and marginalized communities, including persons with disabilities.
“The summit is more than an event, it is a movement, a visionary dialogue, and a strategic recalibration of our collective future. “It marks a significant step in our mission to deepen citizen engagement and promote inclusive governance that works for every Lagosian,”Olutimehin said.
He said the summit which is now in its fifth edition, was established to institutionalise collaborative governance in the state.
Adding that the goal is not only to develop physical infrastructure but also to promote justice, equity, opportunity, and prosperity across all demographics.
Olutimehin noted that the summit has evolved into a critical platform for civic dialogue, policy critique, and solution-oriented discussions. “Each edition has proven to be a crucible for transformative thought and pragmatic outcomes. No government can achieve greatness in isolation from its people,” he said.
Among the highlights of this year’s summit are the unveiling of several initiatives, including a creativity house, talent exhibitions, and empowerment programs targeted at young entrepreneurs.
Reflecting on the impact of previous editions, Olutimehin said the summit has consistently provided a safe space for citizens to constructively engage with governance issues and influence policy direction based on lived experiences.
He concluded with a call to action: “This is not just a poetic cadence—it’s a clarion call for renewed patriotism, deeper egalitarian practices, and innovation-led governance that truly reflects the will and needs of the people.”
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