Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, says he
plans to be the best deputy governor ever in the state, by working in synergy
with Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to better the lives of citizens.
Hamzat spoke on Friday, at a meeting with the staff of the
Office of the Deputy Governor (ODG), at Alausa, Ikeja.
According to him, he and Gov. Sanwo-Olu are familiar with
state, the civil servants, where the food is and what to prepare for the
people, and have no excuse but to do what is right.
“It worries me that the life span of a typical Nigerian is
below required standard: men – 46, women -49, which means we are doing
something wrong.
“Our health system is bad, our environment is horrible and
everything is going down the drains.
“This is why our project THEMES are hinged on Traffic
Management and Transportation; Health and Environment, Education and
Technology, Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy, Entertainment and Tourism, as
well as Security and Governance.
“We owe it to God and to our children to build this land, so
that our children can be proud of our country and stop running to other
countries for greener pastures, so they can sustain us when we are old.
“I urge our civil servants to be the best in whatever they
do. I plan to be the best deputy
governor ever in this state, so that together, we can transform Lagos State to
better our citizens, “he said.
Hamzat said the yearly budget of the state was still just a
scratch in the surface.
“Our budget in Lagos State is less than 3billion dollars,
the fire department of the New York City spends 2.8 billion dollars, just a
city.
The NYPD (Police) spent 6 billion dollars in 2018, twice the
budget of our state.
“Which means we have just scratched the surface. A lot needs
to be done because many people will keep coming to Lagos, and whatever we are
doing, we must do it in three folds.
“We will work together as a government and as a people to
resolve the challenges that face us as a state to help businesses operate
better, create jobs for our teeming youths and grow our economy, “he said.
Earlier, Mrs. Yetunde Odejayi, Permanent Secretary, Office of
the Deputy Governor, described Hamzat as a diligent and hardworking man who had
served the state in different capacities.
According to her, he knows the state so much and will make
meaningful impact during his administration.
“Gov. Sanwo-Olu and his deputy are the right pegs in the
right holes.
“We the staff of your office is ready to assist and work
with you in any capacity to make your administration a smooth one,” she said.
Hamzat on Thursday resumed duty officially at the State
secretariat in Alausa along with Gov. Sanwo-Olu.
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