Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday,
demanded state police, fiscal federalism and a special economic status for the
state as constitutional review public hearing begin across the country.
Governor Sanwo-Olu made the demands at the opening of the
two-day Senate zonal public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution
under the leadership of Senator Oluremi Tinubu, held at Marriot Hotel, Ikeja in
Lagos State, according to a statement by the state government.
He said, “For us in Lagos State, the issues of State Police
and fiscal federalism are at the top of the priority list for us, in this
ongoing review process. Equally fundamental, particularly for us in Lagos
State, is the issue of a Special Economic Status for Lagos, considering our
place in the national economy and the special burdens we bear by virtue of our
large population and limited landmass.
“I believe the need for this Special Status has been
sufficiently articulated and justified. It suffices for me at this point to
restate that this request is by no means a selfish one, but one that is
actually in the interest of every Nigerian and of Nigeria as a nation.
“The progress and prosperity of Nigeria is inextricably
linked to the progress and prosperity of Lagos State. A Special Status for
Lagos State therefore must be a concern not only for the people of Lagos State
alone, but for all Nigerians.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu also called on all Nigerians within the
zone being covered by the Senate Committee on Constitutional amendment to
embrace the opportunity of the zonal hearing so that their voices and opinions
will count in the amended constitution that will emerge.
Sanwo-Olu, who commended the leadership and members of the
National Assembly for responding to the concerns of Nigerians on the need to
carry out a review of the 1999 Constitution to reflect current realities,
assured them of the Lagos State Government support in any way necessary to make
the assignment easier and highly rewarding for all Nigerians.
Representatives of several states, town, communities,
associations and Civil Society Organisations spoke on several issues that have
to do with states creation, gender equality and special status, among others.
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