The All Progressives Congress Gubernatorial candidate for Lagos State as well as current Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat has announced October 30th, the Main Dome, National Theatre, Lagos for the presentation of his manifesto. ‎‎
“On Friday, 30th of October, I will present my manifesto for Lagos, outlining my vision and priorities for the years ahead.” he said. ‎‎
According to the Gubernatorial candidate, his manifesto will focus on sustaining the progress of Lagos, fixing areas that require fixing and creating opportunities to enable every Lagosian to thrive. ‎‎
According to him, his manifesto will be building on the works of Lagos’ past leaders with him contributing more to the betterment of the state, while putting Lagosians first. ‎‎
In his statement, he highlighted certain areas such as rail lines, affordable housing, security, healthcare, reliable services and an environment full of opportunity as his focus areas. ‎‎
“From completing and connecting our rail lines, improving road and water transportation and expanding access to affordable housing, to strengthening security and upgrading healthcare across our 57 LGAs and LCDAs, we must keep making life better. Every community deserves safe roads, reliable public services and opportunities to prosper.” he said. ‎‎
He also addressed education, skills development and job creation as central his administration’s vision, adding that the people of Lagos, regardless of their background, gender, religion or place of origin, should be granted opportunities to grow.
‎‎Furthermore, his statement also covered one of the state’s greatest challenges, which is environment. He emphasized the need to protect it. ‎‎
“We must also protect our environment through better waste management, flood prevention, improved drainage and the protection of our coastal communities.”
‎‎He also addressed the informal sector and private sector, highlighting his intentions to foster better relationships with both sectors and the government.
‎‎”We will continue to promote responsible governance, support traders and businesses and manage public resources to deliver real value.”‎‎
Meanwhile, based on his theme “ileri eko” building on his promise to build on the great foundation laid by past leaders, he commented, promising protection of functioning systems, improvement and openness to process for the state.‎‎
“Building on the foundation laid by successive administrations, we must protect what works, improve what needs attention and embrace ideas that meet Lagos’ changing needs.‎‎‎
“That is my PROMISE.”‎
Ganiyyah Fashina