Sanwo-Olu Reveals Priorities Of His Administration

The governor-elect of Lagos state, Nigeria’s commercial city, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says creating jobs and improving the state’s economy are the priorities of his administration.

Naija News reports that the incoming governor made this known in a statement issued by his media team on Monday, March 18 and sent to Naija News.

In the statement, Sanwo-Olu who will take over from Akinwunmi Ambode as the governor of Lagos state reiterated his commitment to make Lagos the economic capital of the black race.

The incoming governor said providing job and entrepreneurial opportunities for the residents will aid his administration to achieve the goal.

Sanwo-Olu noted that his administration will consolidate on the infrastructural programme of the current government to improve economic activities and the standard of living of the people.

He added that his economic programme would be predicated on driving growth through inclusion, and creating investment opportunities for local and foreign investors, with the aim to generate employment for the youth.

His words: “We will develop specific and concrete plans to establish the types of businesses and investment in Lagos that will provide sustainable growth and job opportunities for the 21st century. We must provide jobs and economic opportunity for this vast and industrious population.

“By doing so, we shall function as a catalyst for growth in Nigeria, in West Africa and the entire continent. Lagos will stand as the economic capital of the black race.”

The incoming governor said he is limited by space, but noted that the state had never lacked the capacity to harness its potential in turning its challenges to opportunities.

“Lagos is home to over 20 million people. Each day, thousands migrate into our state in search of opportunity and a better life. The geographic space we occupy is limited. Land is scarce. On this small space of land, we call our state, we must provide livelihoods for all who are here today and all who shall come tomorrow. It requires a special people to meet this challenge.

“Our creativity and drive are ample and tireless. My aim is no less than to construct a way of life and governance for residents of Lagos that will provide adequate employment and economic chance now and into the foreseeable future. We will do this so that we may put our best asset – human resources and ingenuity – to its most effective us for the good of all.” Sanwo-Olu opined.

Sanwo-Olu said his government would have a task to ensure the development in the state does not slow down, but also to deploy resources towards achieving a greater Lagos.