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Lagos State Deputy Governor and 2027 APC governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, speaks on SOME of the projects he plans to undertake if elected.
1. Six proposed BRT and BMT corridors:
1. Oshodi–Mushin–Marina
2. Marina–Badagry
3. Mile 2–Oshodi–Marina
4. Mowe–Ikeja–Marina
5. Marina–Epe
6. Oshodi–Abule Egba–Sango Ota
2. Road and environmental improvements:
- Road expansions and reconstruction.
- Junction improvements.
- Massive greenery and landscaping.
- Properly designed medians.
- Walkways and guardrail installations.
Reorganising the environment is very very important.
The environment is an economy in itself, and I am glad we are talking about restoring the kind of organised governance Lagos used to be known for, where environmental standards were taken seriously.
Personally, I am particularly interested in road expansion and reconstruction along strategic corridors.
These are among the most visible ways residents experience the impact of government.
With a new leadership at LAWMA, I hope we see significant improvements in waste management and environmental sanitation, especially ahead of the festive season.
I will also shed more light shortly on the refuse crisis currently unfolding on Lagos Island. The government needs to address it urgently before it develops into a much bigger problem.
📷: Lagos State Deputy Governor and 2027 APC governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, speaks on SOME of the projects he plans to undertake if elected.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu manifesto review.
Manifesto is rightly titled “Reforms to Prosperity”. I do believe that Nigerians are tired of hearing the word reform and need answers to the affordability issues facing them.
The manifesto is comprehensive and lays a good argument of the president’s current stewardship and the need for continuity.
What do I like about the Manifesto?
One thing I like about the manifesto is the recourse to things that have been done in the last 3.5 years and the policies he hopes to build on if given the mandate.
I like that all the data reeled out are not fictitious and outrageous . The President was honest about current data and projections were modest and reasonable.
On Security: The President is promising to focus on counter terrorism/ Banditry/Kidnapping measures by completing and equipping the four new Army divisions (Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo, Benin City); he plans to recruit and train 28,000 additional military personnel. Recruiting 50,000 police officers (towards a 1:400 police-to-citizen ratio). Deploy forest guards/agro-rangers, expand border e-surveillance. He also talked about improved personnel welfare (salaries, housing, healthcare, pensions), and enroll 95% of citizens/legal residents in the national identity database. Public reporting on deployments and outcomes is emphasised.
On providing Better Quality and More Affordable Life for Every Nigerian- The President is promising to halve out-of-school children by 2031; recruit 20,000 additional teachers, scale programmes such as HOPE-EDU and AGILE. Raise functional primary healthcare centres from 53% to 90%, expand health insurance coverage to 40% of Nigerians (from over 23 million enrollees). Deliver around 200,000 affordable homes (including 154,800 via 200 units per LGA under the Tinubu Mass Social Housing Scheme), Capitalize the Mortgage Refinance and Investment Fund towards ₦1 trillion, Raise Federal Mortgage Bank loan ceilings; issue digital land titles. Halve youth unemployment by 2031, train 2 million young people; expand digital literacy to 30 million Nigerians, support MSMEs and credit access. Steady food prices (reserves, storage, farm-to-market links), consumer protection, and social welfare measures.
On Industrialization and diversification: The president is talking about private-led manufacturing revival; shared infrastructure and specialization in clusters; efficient free zones/export processing with anti-diversion rules; improved processing of critical minerals. The president talked about “Nigeria First” procurement policy to support domestic suppliers where competitive. Targeted, time-bound tariffs and trade remedies.
On Energy and power: Implement Electricity Act reforms (federal/state markets, bilateral supply, distribution investment); address gas-to-power contracts and logistics; transmission upgrades (including Presidential Power Initiative); dedicated power for industrial clusters; CNG/EV expansion along corridors (complement, not substitute, for grid power); full metering and loss reduction.
On Infrastructure: The President is promising to complete and maintain roads, rail, ports, airports, inland dry ports, and cold chains linking agro-industrial belts, increase manufacturing of GDP. Expand fiber backbone digital infrastructure. National Single Window for digital trade processes. Port reforms for 24-hour operations, lower dwell times, and higher throughput.
On Agriculture and food security: The President is promising Mechanization, irrigation, price floors (through the Guaranteed Minimum Price (GMP) Program), storage expansion, and logistics improvements to cut losses and stabilize staple prices. Lower cost of producing and moving food.
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“In less than 7 years, you, Dapo Abiodun, you have demonstrated commitment, vision and patriotism to grow Nigeria. We celebrate you for National Development.”
—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR).
{Watch the video. See tangible evidence of generational transformation.}
“In less than 7 years, you, Dapo Abiodun, you have demonstrated commitment, vision and patriotism to grow Nigeria. We celebrate you for National Development.”
—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR).
{Watch the video. See tangible evidence of generational transformation.}
@RenewedHope2_0@OfficialAPCNg Of the 12 States President Tinubu said he would visit, Akwa Ibom and Jigawa weren't there. But the President had visited Akwa Ibom and he has just arrived Jigawa State now. He dribbles the opposition like Messi and shoots his kicks like Ronaldo!
The Fourth Mainland Bridge is not just an ambition. It is a major infrastructure project that requires careful planning, substantial investment and the right financing structure.
As Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat explained, the design has been completed /1
I used the same services in the US, and I was considering whether the business idea would be worth it in Nigeria.
It was self-service in Atlanta. Is it the same self-service here?
This is the first time I am seeing it in Nigeria. Although someone told me last week that he saw something like this on the Island when I showed him the video.
I paid around $15 to wash and dry the clothes.
This NYSC issue exposes the lack of understanding of the allocation of responsibilities among public institutions in Nigeria.
Ogun State is a victim of its own standards, just like Lagos has always been.
Let me establish some facts:
1. Ogun State has one of the best NYSC Orientation Camp infrastructures in Nigeria. The Sagamu camp is consistently recognised by corps members for its facilities, security and organisation.
2. NYSC is solely responsible for the deployment of corps members to states. It determines how many people are posted to each camp.
3. Ogun State's camp has a maximum capacity of about 3,000, yet NYSC deployed over 4,000 corps members there. The number has reportedly risen from the usual 1,500 to over 4,000.
4. The camp is now overcrowded as a result. Yet, Governor Dapo Abiodun has gone ahead to provide over 600 additional beds to accommodate the unexpected increase.
Now, how exactly does this translate to Ogun State failing to provide adequate facilities?
The state has invested in infrastructure, provided a standard camp (see the video attached) and even gone beyond its expected responsibilities to accommodate the consequences of NYSC's deployment decisions.
Rather than holding NYSC accountable for deploying more than the camp's capacity, some people are attacking the state that has done considerably more than it is required to do.
This is exactly what Lagos experiences. States that set higher standards often become victims of the demand those standards attract.
You cannot reward excellence with more responsibility and then blame the state when a federal agency fails to manage the resulting numbers.
Direct your anger at the institution responsible for deployment.
I took part in the Lagos State Governorship Debate and used the opportunity to share my vision for Lagos and speak about the practical steps we intend to take to improve the lives of our people.
Leadership is about understanding what matters to people and making sure our plans respond to those needs.
Healthcare remains a major priority. I want to expand Ilera Eko from its current 1.4 million enrollees to reach one in every three Lagosians. We will complete the Massey Children’s Hospital, Ojo and Somolu General Hospitals, expand capacity across our nine general hospitals and strengthen our primary healthcare centres, with more operating round the clock. This will go hand in hand with better training and welfare for our health workers.
I also spoke about making homeownership easier for more families. Beyond completing our ongoing housing estates, we will introduce a more accessible mortgage system that allows people to spread their payments over several years.
On transportation, we will stay the course with our rail development plans. The Blue Line will extend to Okokomaiko, while the Red Line will connect to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts at the National Theatre.
These are not just promises about projects. They are about giving families better access to healthcare, creating more opportunities to own a home and making daily life easier for people across Lagos.
This is what The Lagos PROMISE stands for:
P for People First.
R for Renewal.
O for Opportunity.
M for the Machinery of Government.
I for Inclusion.
S for Security and Resilience.
E for Everyday Dignity.
These seven pillars guide our commitment to putting people at the centre of governance, creating opportunities, improving infrastructure and building a Lagos where everyone has a chance to live a better life.
I remain committed to listening to Lagosians, building on the progress we have made and delivering a future that works for all.
The journey towards the Lagos Promise requires experience, fresh perspectives and leaders who understand the aspirations of our people.
Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat @drobafemihamzat is a man with considerable experience in public service and governance. He understands Lagos, its history, its complexities and the enormous opportunities ahead. His knowledge of our state and its development journey is an important asset as we look towards the future.
Equally exciting is the inclusion of Princess Damilola Sonayon-James @JamesSonayon on the ticket. Her emergence represents an important generational dimension, reinforcing the need for greater youth participation, inclusion and opportunities for young people, especially women, in leadership.
As an APC candidate for Kosofe Federal Constituency, the future of our constituency is closely tied to the future of Lagos State. We must continue to build bridges, strengthen representation and work towards a Lagos where every community and every generation has a place.
The 2027 elections are another opportunity to shape the direction of our state. I encourage the good people of Kosofe to stay engaged, examine the candidates and their records, and participate actively in the democratic process.
Please Vote Dr. Kadiri Obademi Hamzat For Governor Of Lagos State!
Mayor Dele Oshinowo
Apc Candidate, House Of Representatives, Kosofe Federal Constituency.