2026 BUDGET: LAGOS ENGAGES CITIZENS, PLEDGES MORE ON INFRASTRUCTURE, SOCIAL WELFARE
L-R: Special Adviser to Governor of Lagos State on Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Lekan Balogun; Commissioners, Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende; Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Ope George; Baale of Mulero-Agege, High Chief Olaitan Opeifa and the Permanent Secretary of Economic Planning, Mrs. Olayinka Ojo during the opening session of the Y2026 budget consultative forum for the Ikeja division, held at the Multipurpose Hall of Radio Lagos, Agidingbi in Ikeja, on Tuesday, 9th September 2025. The Lagos State Government has commenced its consultative forum for the 2026 budget cycle, with a commitment to deepen citizen engagement and consolidate on achievements from previous fiscal years. The forum, which has been an annual exercise, is a critical part of the budget cycle, as it provides a platform for residents to make contributions that guide how public resources are allocated to address community needs, drive growth, improve service delivery, and make ...