The Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has said he took part in the Lagos Governorship Debate in order to present his vision for the state and explain how he intends to improve the lives of residents.
In a post shared on his X handle late on Sunday night, Hamzat said the debate gave him an opportunity to communicate his development agenda and to set out practical steps aimed at addressing the needs of Lagosians.
He explained that leadership requires an understanding of what matters to the people and the development of policies that respond to 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.”
Healthcare, Housing and Transport Priorities
Hamzat identified healthcare as a major priority, pledging to expand the state’s health insurance scheme, Ilera Eko, from its current 1.4 million enrollees to cover one in every three Lagos residents.
He also promised to complete the Massey Children’s Hospital, as well as the Ojo and Somolu General Hospitals, while expanding capacity across the state’s nine general hospitals. According to him, more primary healthcare centres would operate round the clock, alongside improved training and welfare for health workers.
On housing, the APC candidate said his administration would introduce a more accessible mortgage system to enable more families to 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.
On transportation, he promised to sustain the state’s rail development projects, including extending the Blue Line to Okokomaiko and connecting the Red Line to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts at the National Theatre.
Hamzat said the proposals were aimed at improving access to essential services, expanding homeownership opportunities and easing transportation challenges for residents.
Seven Pillars of The Lagos PROMISE
The candidate also outlined seven pillars of his proposed development agenda, tagged The Lagos PROMISE, with each letter representing 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, the pillars would guide his administration’s approach to governance, infrastructure development and the creation of 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.
Hamzat participated in the Lagos Governorship Debate on Sunday, which was organised by the Nigeria Debate Consortium, a coalition comprising The PUNCH, Channels Television, TVC News, TheCable and Vanguard.
