ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA — Expectations are high as the Face of Good Governance Nigeria (FOGGN) South West Zone prepares to host its highly anticipated Zonal and State Executives Inauguration & Inaugural Lecture.
The epoch-making event, centered around the theme "Community Inclusion: A Panacea of Good Governance," will gather prominent political leaders, traditional rulers, key stakeholders, and community advocates to set a new benchmark for inclusive leadership and grassroots development across the South West region.
Key Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 29th July, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Peter Akintola Auditorium, Obada Oko, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Ogun State
Dignitaries & Key Figures
The event features a distinguished lineup of national figures, guest speakers, and royal fathers:
Grand Patron: Barr. Seyi Tinubu (Grand Patron, FOGGN)
Director General Hon. Amb. Sonia Joy Okochichi (Director General, FOGGN)
Royal Father of the Day: His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi CFR (Ooni of Ife)
Guest Speakers:
Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola FCA (Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District)
Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (Managing Director/CEO, National Inland Waterways Authority - NIWA)
Dr. Hamzat Obafemi Kadri** (Deputy Governor of Lagos State)
Hosts:
Chief Host: Hon. Comr. Taiwo Temitope Olayinka (FOGGN South West Coordinator)
Host: Amb. Comr'd Oluwakayode Akinlawon Akinpelu (Ogun State Coordinator)
Focus of the Event
The inaugural lecture aims to address critical pathways to achieving sustainable development by putting local communities at the center of governance processes. Discussions will focus on how community engagement, active citizenship, and inclusive policy-making serve as essential tools for national growth and effective leadership.
Organizers have assured attendees and media partners of a seamless and highly impactful program aimed at inspiring public accountability and active civic participation across the South West state chapters.
