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Why leaders need exposure, by lawmaker

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Deputy Chairman, Lagos State Councillors’ Forum, Remy Shittu, has said leaders need exposure to broaden their perspectives on governance.

He was among politicians who participated in the U.S. Department of State-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on America’s electoral process.

Shittu said the opportunity given him by the United States Consulate in Lagos to attend the programme will enhance his leadership skills.

“The exposure to and understanding of politics over there impacted me deeply. I saw and learnt the proper process of how politicians prepare for the next election while leaders prepare the next generation for leadership,” he said.

He explained that his quest to impact life positively at the grassroots through exemplary leadership, coupled with a quality representation of the people, led him into active politics.

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Shittu added that he chose to start at the grassroots to be truly involved in the lives of his people.

He spoke while giving an account of his three-year stewardship to his constituency.

Shittu represents Apena Ward in Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State.

Addressing his constituents, he said: “July 26, 2020, marks my third year in office as a democratically-elected councillor following the mandate you afforded me during the elections on 22nd July 2017.

“This has opened to me the rare privilege of serving your interests at the grassroots/council level. For this, I am grateful beyond words.

“Based on the level and depth of trust you have bestowed on me by giving me your mandate, I believe I owe you an account of my stewardship.”

The lawmaker listed his achievements, including impact on the education of young people in his constituency, having partnered with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Oshodi-Isolo Chapter, on the distribution of academic materials, cash donations and competitive academic programmes.

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