By: Manoah Kikekon
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| Mobolaji Ogunlende |
LAGOS, NIGERIA – Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende, the Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, framed the new year as a critical final chapter of his tenure. Declaring he has precisely 510 days left in office, Ogunlende pledged an intense period of focused governance aimed at driving “meaningful progress” and ensuring “no one is left behind.”
The Commissioner, resuming office on Friday for the 2026 calendar year, stated his mission is to make every remaining day count. “I take a moment to reflect deeply on the responsibility entrusted to me,” Ogunlende said.
“I am reminded that I have just 510 days left in office - 510 days of service, commitment, and deliberate action.” He emphasized that the period represents a finite window to solidify his ministry’s legacy, particularly for Lagos State’s massive youth demographic and marginalized communities.
Detailing his agenda, Ogunlende outlined a push for tangible, on-the-ground impact. “These 510 days must count,” he asserted. “They represent a renewed chance to drive meaningful progress, implement people-centered policies, and ensure that governance truly reaches every corner of our society.”
He specifically highlighted a mandate to bridge the gap between government and the populace, vowing, “This new chapter is also an opportunity to bring governance closer to the people, especially our youths, who are the backbone of our future.”
The Commissioner linked the success of this final push to inclusive engagement. “It is a call to listen attentively to the concerns of the helpless, to amplify the voices of the voiceless,” Ogunlende stated.
As Lagos steps into 2026, he expressed a “renewed hope and determination,” urging collaboration to “make this year one of purpose, impact, and lasting change” throughout the remainder of his 510-day timeline.