Lagos State Set to Abolish Elections for 37 LCDAs, Introduces New Administrative Structure

Lagos State Set to Abolish Elections for 37 LCDAs, Introduces New Administrative Structure

In a significant move, the Lagos State Government is reportedly preparing to halt elections for its 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). This development was revealed by the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Lasbat Meranda, on behalf of Speaker Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa, during an ongoing stakeholders’ meeting.

The change is part of a new bill titled, “A Bill for a Law to Provide for Local Governments System, establishment and administration and to consolidate all laws on local government administration and connected purposes.”

The bill proposes the creation of 37 Area Administrative Councils, alongside the 20 constitutionally recognized local governments. These councils will be headed by Area Administrative Secretaries appointed with the approval of the House of Assembly.

The Deputy Speaker emphasized that this initiative aims to bring governance closer to the people, especially in remote areas, and foster local infrastructure development across the state.