The Lagos East Senatorial Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Ismail Tunde Badmus, on Thursday convened a strategic meeting with APC Local Government and Local Council Development Area (LGA/LCDA) Youth Leaders across the Lagos East Senatorial District to strengthen the party’s grassroots structure ahead of the forthcoming elections.

The meeting, held at the Lekki LCDA Council Secretariat, commenced at 1:00 p.m. with an opening prayer led by the APC Lekki Youth Leader. The Executive Chairman of Lekki LCDA was represented by the Supervisor for Youth, Hon. Balogun (JP), while the introduction of members was conducted by Hon. Ismail Tunde Badmus.

In his welcome address, Hon. Badmus welcomed all APC Youth Leaders from across the Lagos East Senatorial District and urged them to remain united, foster collaboration, and uphold mutual respect in carrying out their responsibilities. He reaffirmed his commitment to an open-door leadership style and pledged to work closely with all youth leaders across the district in advancing the objectives of the party.

A major highlight of the meeting was the emphasis on the ongoing Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) registration exercise. Hon. Badmus charged all Youth Leaders to closely monitor registration centres within their respective Local Governments and LCDAs to ensure increased participation and encourage eligible residents to register ahead of future elections.

He also informed members that the introduction of the Street Captains initiative would commence soon, directing each Youth Leader to nominate a respectable, approachable, and community-oriented young person from their respective areas to serve in the role.

To strengthen coordination within the forum, a committee was constituted through nominations to oversee and drive the activities of the APC East Senatorial Youth Leaders Forum. The committee comprises Hon. Caleb Olonitola (Bariga), Hon. Saheed Balogun (Epe), Hon. Ayodele Ahmed (Ikorodu), Hon. Omokhndu Alufohai (Kosofe), and Hon. Adeniyi Lukman (Ibeju-Lekki).

Speaking on the outcome of the meeting, Senior Aide to the Lagos East APC Senatorial Youth Leader, Alhaji Sonaike Omotola, said the gathering focused on developing practical strategies for effective grassroots mobilisation and ensuring the success of APC candidates at all levels in the forthcoming elections.

According to Sonaike, the meeting also provided an avenue for youth leaders from across the district to align with the party’s objectives while reaffirming their commitment to mobilising support for the APC at the grassroots.

He commended Hon. Ismail Tunde Badmus for his dedication to youth development, describing him as an accessible and committed leader whose inclusive leadership continues to unite and empower young people across Lagos East.

Sonaike added that Hon. Badmus’ leadership has inspired confidence among party youths and strengthened their collective resolve to work together towards securing victory for the APC in future elections.

The meeting ended with members expressing appreciation to the host and reaffirming their commitment to promoting unity, strengthening the party’s grassroots network, and increasing youth participation across the Lagos East Senatorial District.