The Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola on
Sunday said accessible and affordable housing and to potable water
supply would be his major focus in the next four years.
Fashola, who spoke shortly after he was sworn in for a second term as the state governor, added that his housing scheme would be driven by reasonable mortgage tenures.
The governor was inaugurated by the state Chief Jugde, Mrs. Inumidun Akande by 11.15am at Onikan Stadium.
Earlier, Akande had inaugurated Fashola’s deputy, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire.
The governor described the new mandate given to him as a mandate for good governance. He said, “It is a mandate for the continuation of the people-oriented policies that takes us daily towards the brighter and rewarding future.
“Let me assure you all that as leader of the team, I cherish the mandate, I am fully conscious of the import for your hopes and aspirations and I remain as committed today as I was in 2007 to do my very best to remain worthy of this mandate.”
He said while focusing on new projects that would better the people’s lives, he would consolidate on the existing projects. “I will do my best to keep my electoral promises to you with regards to consolidating on the gains of the last few years, accelerating and hopefully expanding and completing existing projects like the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway, the Lekki Free Trade Zone, the Lagos Badagry Expressway, the Lagos Light Rail Project, and many other road projects.
“We will invest in security and safety to further reduce crime; and we will be fair, firm and uncompromising in enforcing the laws.”
He expressed his wish to run an all-inclusive government, saying he would not discriminate against any person.
Fashola promised to tackle the challenges of youth unemployment and to continue to be innovative, saying he saw youth unemployment as a challenge to be addressed.
He said many challenges that faced the state could be solved as many people had believed that he would not deliver four years ago.
“Today, I stand before you, extremely humbled by your support, your sacrifice and you unwavering commitment for four years, but equally very proud to assert that we have delivered on our promises to you and exceeded them in many instances.
“However, let me advise that in all these expectations, we will be limited only by resources, especially those of a financial nature that are available to us, and certainly not by our own complacency, passion or desire to work hard to serve you.
“The cost of running Government has escalated as a result of many upward reviews of wages of staff across sectors and also as a result of the new minimum wage prescription.”
By Sesan Olufowobi Courtesy Of: Punch
Fashola, who spoke shortly after he was sworn in for a second term as the state governor, added that his housing scheme would be driven by reasonable mortgage tenures.
The governor was inaugurated by the state Chief Jugde, Mrs. Inumidun Akande by 11.15am at Onikan Stadium.
Earlier, Akande had inaugurated Fashola’s deputy, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire.
The governor described the new mandate given to him as a mandate for good governance. He said, “It is a mandate for the continuation of the people-oriented policies that takes us daily towards the brighter and rewarding future.
“Let me assure you all that as leader of the team, I cherish the mandate, I am fully conscious of the import for your hopes and aspirations and I remain as committed today as I was in 2007 to do my very best to remain worthy of this mandate.”
He said while focusing on new projects that would better the people’s lives, he would consolidate on the existing projects. “I will do my best to keep my electoral promises to you with regards to consolidating on the gains of the last few years, accelerating and hopefully expanding and completing existing projects like the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway, the Lekki Free Trade Zone, the Lagos Badagry Expressway, the Lagos Light Rail Project, and many other road projects.
“We will invest in security and safety to further reduce crime; and we will be fair, firm and uncompromising in enforcing the laws.”
He expressed his wish to run an all-inclusive government, saying he would not discriminate against any person.
Fashola promised to tackle the challenges of youth unemployment and to continue to be innovative, saying he saw youth unemployment as a challenge to be addressed.
He said many challenges that faced the state could be solved as many people had believed that he would not deliver four years ago.
“Today, I stand before you, extremely humbled by your support, your sacrifice and you unwavering commitment for four years, but equally very proud to assert that we have delivered on our promises to you and exceeded them in many instances.
“However, let me advise that in all these expectations, we will be limited only by resources, especially those of a financial nature that are available to us, and certainly not by our own complacency, passion or desire to work hard to serve you.
“The cost of running Government has escalated as a result of many upward reviews of wages of staff across sectors and also as a result of the new minimum wage prescription.”
By Sesan Olufowobi Courtesy Of: Punch
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