As Lagosians prepare to elect the
next governor who would govern the state for the next four years, some
residents have tabled what they expect to be included in the policy and
programmes of whoever eventually emerges as the governor of the state in 2019.
Among items that topped the
agenda set by the citizens for the incoming governor are: infrastructure,
inclusive governance, security and others.
According to the list released by
the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, no less than 41 aspirants
are jostling for the Governor’s seat of Lagos state in 2019.
In interactions with residents at
various locations across the state, It was gathered that the residents want
improvement in some aspects of governance.
At the Mainland, some of the
citizens, who spoke to our correspondent, said they want the incoming governor
to prioritize infrastructural development especially road network.
They listed some of the areas
that need urgent attention in terms of road to include: Ikorodu road, Badagry
expressway, Sango-Oshodi expressway and others.
“Ikorodu should get another exit
road. Every area in Lagos has alternate routes except Ikorodu. Once Mile 12 is
blocked Ikorodu residents can’t go out. This has to be stopped. Ishawo to
Berger should be completed as soon as possible, the suffering is too much,”
they lamented.
Meanwhile, some respondents
believe that there should be no more new roads until the existing roads are
properly rehabilitated.
They also requested for
pedestrian bridges across the state while the residents of Mile 2-Apapa-Okoko
said they need monorail project.
Other requests by the Lagosians
include: reduction of land use charge; security of lives and properties; equal
representation and recognition of every part of Lagos; adoption of regular
vehicular audits to create jobs and increase revenue drive as well as
state-of-the-art health facilities.
“We would like if LASEPA works
better in Lagos to reduce noise pollution especially from worship centers and
gatherings, also enforce restrictions of bikes on highways. Increase the capacity
of the health centers since they cater for more residents.
“Anybody who becomes the governor
should endeavour to take touts off our bus stops and motor parks, reduce the
number of bikers per LGA, install street lights in our streets for effective
security.
“We want an open Lagos. Lagos
Account must be open! Lagosians must have a say in governance. We are tired of
policies been pushed on us without due consultations.”
However, a concerned resident,
who identified himself as Johnson Ololade, said, “What will be their approach
to urgently clear the mess created by Akinwunmi Ambode on our roads? Majority
of the roads on the mainland are death trap, an example is Oshodi/Cement/Iyana
Ipaja road what a senseless road project!”
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