The Onigbongbo House of Citizens
OST, in partnership with the people of Onigbongbo and the Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area established the Onigbongbo House of Citizens (HOC), the first of its kind in Lagos. The HOC is an avenue for members of the Onigbongbo community, community leaders and local government officials to deliberate and prioritise the community development needs.
The HOC comprises the Oba of Onigbongbo, representatives of Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Civil Societies, Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy, Ministry of Rural Development, the Media and the Private Citizens of the Onigbongbo Community.
Objectives
- To create a network that is apolitical and permanent, which will serve as a monitoring and evaluating body for developmental projects in Onigbongbo
- To stimulate Civic Participation in Onigbongbo LCDA
- To draft a five year developmental plan for Onigbongbo.
Where we are now
The HOC has identified four thematic areas namely: primary health care, basic education, sanitation and women and youth empowerment as its areas of interest. Members of the HOC have been divided into distinct committees along the areas of interest of the House. The committees will serve as will serve as an advisory body to the Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area on its specific area and will also serve as the monitoring and evaluating board for any developmental project carried out in relation to its thematic area.
