The Lagos state chapter of APC wish to congratulate the Lagos State governor , Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu and members of his team on the occasion of 500 days in office.
We acknowledge and commend his
leadership, focus and the passion he has brought to the governance of the
state.
The unexpected Covid-19 brought
out the inherent leadership quality in Mr Governor who led the battle from the
front as the Incident Commander. His government provided the requisite needs in
medical facilities, consumables, incentives and palliatives to cushion the
effect of the lockdown on our teeming populace.
Without any doubt, Mr Governor
passed the true test of leadership in flying colors.
It is commendable that the
set-back and the distraction occasioned by the pandemic has not hindered the
government from fulfilling its promises to the electorates.
The governor along the guiding
pillars of the THEMES agenda has been impactful during the period under review.
In line with his assurance to
complete projects inherited from the previous administration, the Murtala
Mohammed International airport road has been completed, while the Badagry
expressway has remained a top priority. The Eric Moore to Mazamaza has been
fully completed, while the Mazamaza to Agboju-Trade fair end is nearing
completion.
The Pen cinema fly-over is 80%
completed.
The state governor commissioned
37 new roads to mark his first year anniversary, while 500 others were rehabilitated
across the state.
1000 LASTMA personnel were
recruited, trained, kitted and deployed to various locations in the state to
combat traffic congestions in the state.
Water transportation has been
boosted in the state with the acquisition of 8 new ferries by LAGFERRY to bring
its fleet to 14.
Recently, 8 out of the 30 firms
that expressed interest in the construction of the 4th mainland bridge were
shortlisted.
The health sector continues to
receive the deserved attention with the construction of 2 Mother and Child centers at Eti-Osa and Igando.
The state government provided
free and diverse medical interventions for 250,000 Lagosians, while another
1,417 residents successfully had pediatric, eye, dental, orthopedic, ear, and
nose and throat surgeries through the government efforts.
It will be recalled that the
public outcry about the state of the environment shortly before the advent of
the present administration has become a thing of the past. The Lagos State
Waste Disposal (LAWMA) was not only reorganized but an academy was launched to
boost its technical competence. The Olusosun dumpsite was not only expanded to
42 acres to accommodate more waste, the state blue box recycling was also
launched at the Lagos Island transfer loading station.
Dr Abayomi Finnih Recreation
park, Oregun was commissioned.
The state government continues to
regularly clear all primary and secondary drainages across the state to prevent
flooding.
The Sanwoolu government has
placed the improvement in the standard of education in the front burner. 3000
teachers were recruited and trained to join the work force. 146 classrooms were
constructed for primary and secondary schools. 70,164 units were delivered
through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC ) and the State
Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) intervention projects.
Under the Home Grown Feeding
Program 135,445 pupils in 976 schools
are being fed.
In other to boost tertiary
education , the state government signed agreements with six private investors
to construct 8,272 hostel units for Lagos State University.
The Lagos State Science Research
and Innovation Council (LASRIC) with a start-up funds of $687,000 to drive
investment in research and development of tech-focused solutions across the six
pillars of the administration’s THEMES agenda was set up.
The State Government executed
various empowerment programs with special attention to youths, women, farmers,
artisans and public servants.
The commissioning of the 4
housing projects at Igando, Jakande gardens, Topo-Badagry and Ikate-Elegushi
goes a long way to reduce the housing deficit.
The soon to be completed 22
hectares Imota Rice mill will most certainly promote food security in the
state.
While Lagos state remains the entertainment and tourism hub of
the country, the government is leaving no stone unturned to promote the sector
and provide a platform for new talents to project themselves. In this regard, 4
Lagos theaters located at Oregun, Badagry, Epe and Igando were completed. The
reconstruction of the J. K. Randle center for Yoruba Culture and History in
Onikan as well as the restoration of the old Glover Memorial Hall, are on
course and will soon be commissioned.
The security of lives and
property of Lagosians occupies a place of pride in the THEMES agenda. The state
government supported the security operatives with vehicles, motorcycles and
other logistics to keep the state at
peace.
We have a good reason to roll out
the drums as we celebrate a solid foundation for a greater Lagos.
There is no doubt that our
government can do a lot more with the support of all and sundry.
Our state will thrive in an
environment of law and order, regular and prompt payment of taxes.
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