Even in the most difficult of times, the people of Lagos State still have reasons to smile. In his accustomed manner of connecting with the people, the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu is unrelenting on the delivery of good governance.
It is, therefore, heartwarming that the governor should be re-elected for a second tenure. In my view, this is good news for the residents of the state. Sanwo-Olu has used a greater part of his first term in office to improve their living condition.
This he has done through the creation of wealth and more job opportunities, provision of quality social security system and galvanization of the youths with fresh ideas and tools to make them productive citizens among others. Against all odds, he has set Lagos on a new trajectory of economic growth and development.
Despite various fundamental challenges and global economic downturn economic among others at the inception of his administration, the Sanwo-Olu government has continued to bring dividends of democracy to the people.
One of the major takeaways from Sanwo-Olu is that he is a leader that will always achieve good governance when honesty, passion and vision brought into policy-making and execution are greater than fears and excuses.
Sanwo-Olu’s re-election conversation has so far been dominated by what his government has done to uplift the welfare of the people. This implies that his work speaks for him.
What the governor has achieved, thus far, are there for the people to see. They are not by any means hidden. Last January, the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state was characterized by commissioning of people-oriented projects. These include Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lagos Rice Mill in Imota, the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History and the iconic Lagos Blue Line rail project (the first to be executed by any sub-government in Africa).
Sanwo-Olu administration has completed and commissioned more than 970 road projects. These include the Agege Pen Cinema Bridge, Oniru network of roads, Ikoyi network of roads, Lagos-Ogun Boundary roads Phase II, Lekki Oniru Traffic Circulation Projects and 37 networks of roads in Ojokoro.
There are other laudable projects that his administration has carried out which has attract investors and place the state on the pedestal of glory.
Counting down to March 11, 2023 for the governorship election in the state, it is imperative for Lagosians to think of continuity, the Lagos blue print by the progressives and the blessing that Sanwo-Olu administration has brought to the state of Excellent.