NIGGSA 2026: Badewale Calls for Stronger Grassroots Governance, Community Policing
• Says democratic decay begins at the grassroots, seeks legislative action to strengthen accountability and public participation • Daniel, Oyebade stress trust, accountability and stakeholder collaboration in building safer communities The Executive Director of Hope for Masses Foundation and Convener of the Nigeria Grassroots Governance Summit and Awards (NIGGSA), Madam Oluwatomisin Badewale, has called for stronger grassroots governance, effective community policing and greater accountability in local government administration to address insecurity and restore public confidence in democratic institutions. Badewale made the call on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, during the third edition of NIGGSA, held at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, where she highlighted the growing disconnect between government institutions and communities across Nigeria. Speaking at the summit, themed around community policing, building trust at the grassroots and strengthening collaboration between loc...