LOCAL GOVERNMENT SPOTLIGHT
OGASTV NIGERIA · KOSOFE / IKOSI-ISHERI DESK
QUICK SUMMARY
Dr. Muritala Seriki, Lagos State APC Youth Leader, marked his 40th birthday on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with a colloquy themed “Chasing Your Dreams; Everything is Possible” at LASUCOM, Ikeja. The Mayoress of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, and several senators and lawmakers attended.
THE STORY
🎂 Muritala Seriki Colloquy 2026
📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 10:00am
📍 MRC Hall, LASUCOM, Ikeja, Lagos
🎤 Keynote: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu (per event flyer)
The Mayoress of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, attended alongside Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, Senator Anthony Adefuye, Senator Ogunlewe, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, Hon. Gbenga Oyerinde, Hon. Dayo Israel and also Lagos Junction was present. The event combined a colloquy on leadership and youth engagement with the launch of a book celebrating Dr. Seriki’s contributions to youth development.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Colloquys like this bring together youth-focused programming with high-profile political networking, giving young attendees visibility with senators and lawmakers they might not otherwise access. For Ikosi-Isheri and Kosofe residents, it also signals continued engagement between local leadership and the state’s political establishment.
OGASTV OBSERVATION
Youth-themed events carry more weight when followed by measurable youth programs, not just goodwill remarks. OgasTv will watch for concrete follow-through from attendees on youth development commitments made at the event.
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
Publish outcomes from youth colloquys Convert goodwill remarks into funded programs Track attendee commitments publicly
CITIZEN ACTION
Follow up on youth development pledges
Engage local leaders on youth programs
Support genuine youth mentorship initiatives and not just opportunities to take photos with your representatives. Build significant partnerships.
COMMUNITY QUESTION
What youth development programs would you like to see follow this event?
FACT CHECK STATUS
⚠️ PARTIALLY VERIFIED
Governor Sanwo-Olu’s attendance as keynote speaker was not independently confirmed beyond the flyer listing.
Disclosure: Dr. Muritala Seriki holds a sitting political office as APC Lagos State Youth Leader.
OgasTv Nigeria includes this for transparency, consistent with our nonpartisan standard, since public officials’ personal milestones can carry political visibility.
OgasTv does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. We hold all leaders to the same civic standard.
REFERENCES
The Nation Newspaper — “APC elects party officers to run state chapters”
Businessday NG — APC state congress coverage
Event flyer / materials provided
“Connecting People to Leadership. Turning Information into Understanding. Building Citizens That Build Nations.”
