Funso Doherty Promises Free Education and Healthcare in Lagos
Funso Doherty, the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Lagos State, has pledged to provide free education and healthcare if elected in 2027. During a town hall meeting hosted by The Platform, he stated that his administration would ensure education is entirely free, covering books and exam fees, and provide one nutritious meal daily for every child in public schools.
He emphasized the importance of children's welfare, asserting that no child should be denied education. Additionally, Doherty promised to implement a "quantum approach" to housing, aiming to deliver approximately 150,000 housing units within his first term, addressing the housing supply issue in the state.
He also committed to enhancing maternal and child healthcare services.
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