Hamzat explains his reasons for joining Lagos governorship debate

Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, shared why he took part in the Lagos Governorship Debate. He aimed to present his vision for the state and show how he plans to make life better for the residents.

Hamzat mentioned that the debate was a chance to share his development agenda and discuss real steps to meet the needs of Lagosians.

In a post on his X handle late Sunday night, the APC candidate said that good leadership means understanding what the people need and making policies to meet those needs.

"I took part in the Lagos State Governorship Debate and used the opportunity to share my vision for Lagos and speak about the practical steps we intend to take to improve the lives of our people," he said.

He added, "Leadership is about understanding what matters to people and making sure our plans respond to those needs."

Hamzat pointed out that healthcare is a major focus. He promised to grow the state’s health insurance scheme, Ilera Eko, from 1.4 million enrollees to cover one in every three Lagos residents.

He also pledged to finish the Massey Children’s Hospital, Ojo and Somolu General Hospitals, while expanding capacity in the nine general hospitals across the state.

According to him, more primary healthcare centres would be open 24 hours a day, along with better training and support for health workers.

On housing, Hamzat talked about bringing in a more accessible mortgage system. This would help more families own homes by spreading payments over several years.

"Beyond completing our ongoing housing estates, we will introduce a more accessible mortgage system that allows people to spread their payments over several years," he said.

When it comes to transportation, he vowed to keep the state’s rail development projects going. This includes extending the Blue Line to Okokomaiko and linking the Red Line to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts at the National Theatre.

Hamzat said these proposals aim to improve access to essential services, create more homeownership opportunities, and ease transportation difficulties for residents.

He also shared seven key points of his development agenda, called The Lagos PROMISE. Each letter stands for a key governance priority.

"They are People First, Renewal, Opportunity, Machinery of Government, Inclusion, Security and Resilience, and Everyday Dignity," he said.

According to him, these points will guide how his administration approaches governance, infrastructure development, and creating opportunities for residents.

"I remain committed to listening to Lagosians, building on the progress we have made and delivering a future that works for all," he added.

The APC candidate took part in the Lagos Governorship Debate on Sunday. The event was organized by the Nigeria Debate Consortium, which includes The PUNCH, Channels Television, TVC News, TheCable, and Vanguard.