What happened during the Community Day Celebration at Police College?

Every year, the government sets aside a day for the celebration of the Community Day to recognize the achievements of the various Community Development Associations in the State.

Every year, in line with the United Nations Initiative, the Lagos State Government designates a day for the celebration of the Community Day to recognize the achievements of the various Community Development Associations, (CDAs), in the State.

As stipulated in the Community Development Global Guidelines, Community Development Associations are set up to hatch ideas on economic and social growth for the entire community. The concept advocates the use of local knowledge and resources and canvasses for a more sustainable approach to development.

This perhaps is why the Lagos state government hinges its development drive on community centered initiatives with a view to ensuring even and accelerated development in all parts of the State.

The idea of the CDAs is also but not limited to local people embarking on projects on self-help basis in a community with the government providing the necessary assistance monetarily, technically and administratively.

If properly keyed into, communities could e…