Skip to main content

Sanwo-Olu assures unprecedented development in Lagos State in 2020

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday promised unprecedented development in thes state as Lagosians ushered in 2020 as a New Year and Decade.

Sanwo-Olu made this promise at the annual One Lagos Fiesta at Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos state.

“Development across the state has started and we are beginning to see and acknowledge it.

“I assure you that 2020 will be the beginning of greater, mightier and bigger things to happen in our entertainment and tourism industry,” the governor said.

He wished Lagosians a happy new year and urged them to pray for a more prosperous Lagos.

“Let us all pray that Lagos will be prosperous and that each and everyone of us will have a profiting 2020 and years ahead.

“Happy New Year to Lagos, happy new year to Epe, happy new year to my people in Badagry, happy new year to Agege, happy new year to the capital Ikeja.

“Happy new year to Ajegunle, happy new year to my people in Ibeju Lekki, happy new year to my people on the Island.

“Thank you very much for coming here to the Lagos Fiesta. I am happy that we have all entered 2020 with a greater Lagos,” Sanwo-Olu said.

The governor thanked members of the state House of Assembly for coming out to witness the Lagos Fiesta.

“I also thank all our sponsors as well as the Ministry of Tourism.

“Lagos is the centre of excellence and this is where development starts in this country.

“Thank you all for coming out to celebrate with us and I wish all the very best in 2020,” Sanwo-Olu said.

Meanwhile, the Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mrs Abimbola Akinajo, said that Sanwo-Olu has declared free bus rides for commuters in the state during the New Year.

“The governor is keen to see the growth of public transport hence his commitment to the Strategic Transport Master Plan.

“The free bus rides will also help reduce traffic congestion and road crashes associated with drunkenness prevalent during festive periods.

“The two bus operators – Primero Transport Services Limited and Lagos Bus Services Limited – will offer free bus services on their allotted routes,” she said.

Akinajo said that the governor’s gesture was to aid the mobility of people on New Year’s Day as well as encourage those who own vehicles to use public transport rather than put their vehicles on the road.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports an impressive turnout of people at the fiesta which was light up with colourful, magnificent display of fireworks as people were ushered into the New Year.

ridoola.blogspot.com.ng
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Okpebholo suspends A-G & LG Chair under 3 months over finance dealings

The Edo Government has announced the suspension of Samson Osagie , its Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, and Damian Lawani , chairman of the Local Government Service Commission. Mr Musa Ikhilor , Secretary to the State Government (SSG) announced the suspension in a statement in Benin on Thursday morning. ALSO READ: Kano Govt suspend 2 school principals for alleged absenteeism, negligence Ikhilor said the two-state top officials were suspended over allegations of “grave official and financial interactions”. Okpebholo suspends Edo Attorney-General and LG Service Commission Chairman According to him, the suspension, which takes immediate effect, is pending the conclusion of an investigation into the allegations. The SSG said; It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that Gov. Monday Okpebholo has approved the suspension from office of the Chairman of Edo Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Os...
Post a Comment
Read more

Tinubu appoints MKO Abiola's son, Jamiu as SSA on Linguistics & Foreign Matters

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jamiu Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters. The appointee is one of the children of the late Chief Moshood Kolawole Abiola , the winner of the 1993 presidential election annulled by General Ibrahim Babangida . According to a statement by Segun Imohiosen , the Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Jamiu's appointment took effect from November 14, 2024. Imohiosen said the appointment aligns with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008, as amended. Until his recent deployment, the appointee served as the Special Assistant to the President of Special Duties in the office of the Vice President. Tinubu tasked Jamiu to work closely with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Protesters block East-West road in Rivers, demand action on poverty & hunger

The protesters chose to spotlight the East-west road in the expression of their anger over hunger, poverty and infrastructure deficit in the supposed viable business area. The ongoing nationwide protest, on Monday, spread to the Eleme/Onne section of the East/West Road of Rivers as a large crowd of protesters stormed the popular section connecting the Port Harcourt refineries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Akpajo axis of the East-West Road, up to the entrance leading to Indorama Petrochemicals, was taken over by angry protesters, who disrupted free vehicular movements. The East-west road is a major route connecting Port Harcourt city to key business facilities, like the Onne seaport, Port Harcourt refineries, Indorama Petrochemicals and more than six Local Government Areas of the state. The protesters, who carried on their activities peacefully, displayed placards with inscriptions, expressing dissatisfaction over the pervasive poverty, hunger and high cost of ...
Post a Comment
Read more