Hamzat Outlines Vision for Lagos in Governorship Debate

Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, participated in the Lagos Governorship Debate to present his vision for the state and outline his plans to enhance residents' lives. He emphasized the importance of understanding the people's needs and developing responsive policies.

Hamzat identified healthcare as a priority, promising to expand the Ilera Eko health insurance scheme to cover one in three Lagos residents and to complete key hospitals, while also improving primary healthcare services. On housing, he proposed a more accessible mortgage system to facilitate homeownership.

In transportation, he committed to advancing rail development projects, including extending the Blue Line and connecting the Red Line to the Wole Soyinka Centre. Hamzat introduced his development agenda, The Lagos PROMISE, which includes seven governance priorities: People First, Renewal, Opportunity, Machinery of Government, Inclusion, Security and Resilience, and Everyday Dignity.

He reaffirmed his commitment to listening to Lagosians and building on existing progress.