Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso on Friday disclosed that 970 roads were completed by the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration in its first term in office.
Speaking at a pre –inauguration press briefing in Lagos, Omotoso, Chairman, Media and Publicity Sub-Committee of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu/Dr. Obafemi Hamzat Second Term Inauguration Ceremonies, unfolded the 11-day activities said the state government would be embarking on a 10-day inauguration ceremony to celebrate the achievements and the expectations of the promises of the second term of Sanwo-Olu in office.
Omotoso said the achievements informed why the good people of Lagos came out in their numbers to cast their ballots for Sanwo-Olu on the March 18 , saying the programmes, will be held in different parts of the state, particularly at the five divisions of Lagos – Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island and Epe .
The commissioner who reeled out some of the achievements of the Governor Sanwo-Olu led administration in his first term said the administration tackled effectively the COVID-19 pandemic; completed numerous abandoned/ongoing projects by the previous administration; started and completed new projects
The projects completed by the administration, he said, include 970 roads – 34 roads in Kosofe, Somolu, Victoria Island and Ikoyi – and 15 bridges. In Ojokoro, 31 roads were completed.
He disclosed that the administration trained 18000 teachers under the EKOEXCEL programme and set up two new universities.
“Exactly 1,451 days ago, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his partner, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, took the oath of office before thousands of people who were gathered at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos and millions more who watched on television and various media channels across the globe. That day marked the beginning of A Greater Lagos journey, which was embarked upon by the administration and anchored on the six pillars of development tagged the THEMES Agenda. It is also an important date in our democratic experience.
“Four years later, the promise of Greater Lagos has been fulfilled in many areas of life through the delivery of several life-impacting projects, social investments in our people as well as economic development of our dear state.
“The social contract between Governor Sanwo-Olu and the people of Lagos was never taken for granted and, for that reason, the Governor and his team proactively tackled head-on all the challenges that confronted the State within the four-year period.
“The administration, in line with its campaign promise, ensured that all abandoned/ongoing projects too numerous to mention here, were completed; started and completed new projects and worked on a sustainable and enduring future for the state through several bold and audacious policies and projects.’’
We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →
Join Our WhatsApp Channel
