Lagos State Baales Forum has concluded plans to commence its divisional civic awareness, permanent voter card (PVC) registration sensitisation and community engagement for Epe Division.
The convener of the forum, Dr Seyi Bamigbade, who disclosed this to journalists in Lagos, said the decision was informed by the successful launch of the campaign in the Ikorodu Division.
According to him, the critical grassroots mobilisation event is scheduled to begin today in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state.
Bamigbade explained that the initiative, running under the strategic theme “Operation Show Your PVC,” is a collaborative effort between the Lagos State government and traditional grassroots leaders.
He said the initiative is designed to drive mass voter registration, enhance community security, and foster active civic participation ahead of the upcoming general elections.
He said the audience being targeted includes the general public, royal fathers, Baales, youth groups, and first-time voters, adding that the high-profile community engagement will feature prominent government officials, political leaders, and traditional caretakers:
He said the Minister of Education, who is from that division of Lagos State, Dr Tunji Alausa, will host the programme with other co-hosts like the Chairman of Conference 57 (the umbrella body of Local Government Chairmen in Lagos State), Hon. Fatai Adekunle Ayoola,
He is also the Director General of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu – Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat Independent Campaign Group (PBAT-KOH ICG).
“The Chief Host is High Chief Abu Jelili Ododo, The Oba-Elect of Ijeododo Kingdom and Chairman of the Lagos State Baales Forum. The core objectives of the campaign we tagged, “Operation Show Your PVC” campaign, are anchored on four fundamental pillars of Educating grassroots residents on the immense value of obtaining, collecting, and safeguarding their PVCs: Promoting democratic inclusion and ensuring the volume of votes reflects the massive population of Lagos State.”
The other objective is to deepen awareness of continuous, sustainable infrastructure and the Renewed Hope development agenda, leveraging the extensive networks of traditional community heads (Baales) to secure local communities and promote peace.
