President Bola Tinubu has called for more collaborative efforts between the federal and local governments and traditional rulers to spread developments across the country.
Tinubu made the call at a reception in his honour by the government and people of Lagos State on Wednesday in Lagos.
According to him, the reach of the local government and the powers of traditional rulers in society would be harmonised to provide the needed infrastructure and socio-economic development to people at the grassroots.
He said local governments can complement the various efforts at ending poverty and terrorism through the provision of education, increasing enrollment through the school feeding programme, and making quality primary healthcare accessible to the people.
The president promised to work with the National Assembly to ensure that constitutional roles are given to the traditional rulers and also independence for the local governments.
Tinubu said the federal government would continue to ensure that all Nigerians enjoy the dividends of democracy, irrespective of ethno-religious, political, or geographic affiliations.
He added that he has a capable and effective team made up of young and vibrant men and women who would deliver on the Renewed Hope Agenda.
