Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; the Speaker of the State’s House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and other 39 lawmakers-elect on Thursday received their certificates of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), having contested and emerged victorious at the just- concluded March 18, 2023 elections.
Sanwo-Olu in his remarks, thanked the leadership of INEC for a job well done, hoping that in future elections it would continue to raise the bar, even as he called on Lagosians to hold his administration accountable as it commenced the next phase of the journey, that would take it till 2027.
He assured that his administration would take its mandate to a new level of performance, deliver dividends of democracy and complete all ongoing projects as well as ensure that all new ones were funded, prioritized and delivered.
The Governor declared it was time for the State to move forward and forge new frontiers for its progress.
He extended hands of fellowship to contestants in the opposition parties to join APC in leveraging the State’s diversity to bring about new prosperity for Lagos.
He said: “Today, I stand before you older, wiser, more experienced, and more committed than ever to deliver on the contract that binds me to the good people of Lagos.
“We have made promises and we have also delivered on so many of them over the last four years, in line with our THEMES Agenda.
“Now, we must take the work to a new level of performance and delivery. We will complete all the ongoing projects and ensure that new ones are funded, prioritised and delivered.
“As we countdown to May 29, when this renewed mandate will commence, I assure Lagosians that together we are unlocking four more years of peace, progress, and prosperity for the State.
“It will be four more years of massive infrastructure renewal and development, four more years of forward-looking policies in transportation, health, education, environment, agriculture, security, wealth creation, entertainment and culture, and youth development.
” We are more determined to march into the future. Let us hold fast to all the lessons we have learnt and use them as valuable building blocks for what lies ahead.”
He, however, urged Lagosians to be law-abiding, remain united, live in peace and harmony irrespective of faith, creed, political affiliations or tribe, saying that they should not leave room for hatred, incitement, or violence as they embrace the true spirit of Lagos.
The Speaker, Obasa, in his own remark, reassured Lagosians that the State House of Assembly was ready to build on its past success, saying that the presentation of the certificate of return to him and his colleagues was confirmation of their victory at the poll.
The electoral commission also presented certificates to all the 40 House of Assembly members-elect at the event.
