Ondo, DAWN, Afenifere, Host Citizen Engagement Summit

By Ayodele Oni

The Ondo State Government, in collaboration with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission and Afenifere, will host the two days Federal Government/South West Citizen-Government Engagement Summit on Wednesday.

The summit, themed “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future,” will hold at the International Conference Centre (The Dome), Akure.

The Summit aims to provide a platform for citizens and government to engage in constructive dialogue on key issues affecting the south west region.

According to the Chairman, Local Organising Committee, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, who is the Secretary to the State Government, all preparations have been made to host delegates from the six States of the south west region.

The event, he said, will feature six thematic sessions, including 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.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky  Aiyedatiwa, will serve as the Chief Host of the Summit.

Participants will include Southwest governors, ministers and federal appointees of Southwest origin, federal legislators, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organizations, private sector players, youth and student bodies, women groups, and other key stakeholders across the region.

The two-day summit is expected to foster collaboration and promote sustainable development in the Southwest region.