TUNJI-OJO SEEKS COLLABORATION ACROSS DIFFERENT TIERS OF GOVERNMENT ..... Says It Enhances Efficient Service Delivery.

Hon. Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior addressing leadership of the Abuja Municipal Council during a courtesy visit to his office.

"Collaboration in governance is not just a choice but a necessity. Together, we can create a legacy of effective service delivery and improved lives for our people." Tunji-Ojo.

"As leaders, we stand at the intersection of responsibility and opportunity. Let's not dwell on the past but focus on solutions that shape a better future for generations to come. Our commitment is to the people.

Collaboration, across different tiers of government is needed for the enhancement of an efficient service delivery.

This was the assertion by the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo while addressing the leadership of the Abuja Municipal Council during a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja on Wednesday.

At the occasion, Tunji-Ojo reaffirmed the common goal shared by all levels of government, which is the welfare of the people. 

Reassuring the Council Chairman of his commitment to fostering collaboration for the betterment of the municipality, the Minister stressed the collective responsibility of all tiers of government towards improving the lives of citizens.

Recognizing the intricacies of local council administration and its direct impact on the people, he urged the Council Chairman, Hon. Christopher Zaka Maikalangu, to prioritise the interests of the youths and leave a positive legacy for future generations. 

"Collaboration in governance is not just a choice but a necessity. Together, we can create a legacy of effective service delivery and improved lives for our people.

"As leaders, we stand at the intersection of responsibility and opportunity. Let's not dwell on the past but focus on solutions that shape a better future for generations to come. Our commitment is to the people," the Minister said. 

He further urged the council leadership to draw inspiration from the positive legacies of past leaders like Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello, and Nnamdi Azikiwe to solving contemporary challenges rather than dwelling on past mistakes.

Earlier in his speech, Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Council, Hon. Maikalangu, expressed the readiness to collaborate with the Ministry of Interior in safeguarding lives and properties within the municipality. 

Highlighting the diverse nature of the municipality, the Chairman emphasised the need for strategic partnerships to effectively address security challenges in the city.

Hon. Maikalangu also proposed the utilisation of local youths for security intelligence, citing their familiarity with the intricacies of the council's terrain.

The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to explore avenues for collaboration and harness the potential of local resources for the collective benefit of the community.

This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Ozoya Imohimi, Director of Information, Ministry of Interior.