Lagos Govt. announces 2026 budget stakeholders’ consultative forum

The Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the commencement of the Stakeholders’ Consultative Fora for the Year 2026 Budget.

The exercise is designed to provide Lagosians with the opportunity to make inputs that will shape the State’s developmental priorities for the coming year.

The fora will bring together a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including Community Development Committees/Associations, Traditional Rulers, Professional and Religious Bodies, Civil Society Groups, Non-Governmental and Trade Organizations, Youth, People Living with Disabilities, and the general public. This inclusive approach reflects the State Government’s commitment to participatory governance and evidence-based planning.

The consultative sessions will hold in the five divisions of Lagos State as follows:

Ikeja Division – Tuesday, 9th September 2025
Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Radio Lagos, Agidingbi

Lagos Division – Wednesday, 10th September 2025
Venue: Eko Club, Surulere

Ikorodu Division – Thursday, 11th September 2025
Venue: Ikorodu Town Hall

Epe Division – Friday, 12th September 2025
Venue: Jubilee Chalet, Epe

Badagry Division – Tuesday, 16th September 2025
Venue: Makanjuola Auditorium, Lagos State University, Ojo

Time: 10:00 a.m. daily

In addition to the physical sessions, provisions have been made for virtual participation. Interested residents are encouraged to send an email, indicating their division, to [email protected].

Ahead of the exercise, the Honourable Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George emphasized that the Stakeholders’ Forum is a cornerstone of Lagos State’s budgetary process, ensuring that the voices of the people remain at the center of governance.

The Government urges all residents and stakeholders to take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to the vision of making Lagos a 21st Century Economy and a Greater Lagos for all.