Obafemi Hamzat, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State and the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, stated that he took part in the Lagos Governorship Debate to share his vision for the state and outline his plans to enhance the lives of residents.
Hamzat stated that the discussion allowed him to share his development plans and present actionable measures to meet the needs of Lagos residents.
In a post shared on his X account late Sunday night, the APC candidate stated that effective leadership involves recognizing the needs of the people and formulating policies to meet those needs.
“I participated in the Lagos State Governorship Debate and utilized the chance to present my vision for Lagos and discuss the concrete actions we plan to implement to enhance the lives of our citizens,” he stated.
He stated, “Leadership involves recognizing what is important to individuals and ensuring our strategies address those needs.”
He recognized healthcare as a key focus, committing to enlarge the state’s health insurance program, Ilera Eko, from its existing 1.4 million participants to encompass one out of every three residents in Lagos.
Hamzat committed to finishing the Massey Children’s Hospital, Ojo and Somolu General Hospitals, while enhancing capacity in the state’s nine general hospitals.
He believes that additional primary healthcare centers should function 24/7, accompanied by better training and support for health workers.
Regarding housing, Hamzat mentioned that his administration would implement a more attainable mortgage system to allow more families to purchase homes by extending payments over multiple years.
“Besides finishing our current housing developments, we will implement a more accessible mortgage system enabling individuals to extend their payments over multiple years,” he stated.
Regarding transportation, he vowed to continue the state’s rail development initiatives, such as prolonging the Blue Line to Okokomaiko and linking the Red Line to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts at the National Theatre.
Hamzat stated that the recommendations were focused on enhancing access to vital services, broadening homeownership chances, and alleviating transportation issues for the community.
He also detailed seven pillars of his suggested development agenda, named The Lagos PROMISE, where each letter signifies a crucial governance focus.
“They prioritize People First, Renewal, Opportunity, Machinery of Government, Inclusion, Security and Resilience, along with Everyday Dignity,” he stated.
He stated that the pillars would direct his administration’s strategy for governance, infrastructure enhancement, and generating opportunities for citizens.
“I stay dedicated to hearing from Lagosians, enhancing the advancements we have achieved, and creating a future that benefits everyone,” he stated.
The APC candidate took part in the Lagos Governorship Debate on Sunday, hosted by the Nigeria Debate Consortium.
