Lagos Governor Baba Jide Sanwooru wishes for a smooth and peaceful transition ahead of the 2023 general elections.
The governor also urged people to ignore the sinister predictions of anarchy and violence usually cast during election season by false prophets and enemies of the country.
Speaking at the 23rd Annual Thanksgiving under the tag “Praise God’s Name”, Sanwo Oru told the people of Lagos that his government is true to the good spirit associated with Lagos, ordered to continue to trust his administration. States in line with state development agendas.
He said: “Thanksgiving is important as this is the year of general elections in Nigeria. Part of our prayers to God today is to witness a smooth and peaceful transition of our government. It is a transition against the sinister predictions of anarchy and violence that will be waged each election season by the false prophets and enemies of the land.
“Even as we seek the face of the Lord over this transitional period, I am confident that the good people of Lagos State will again choose a team that has been able to fulfill the mission entrusted to them.”
His administration said it had realized many laudable and iconic projects in all six pillars of the administration’s development agenda during its first term.
presidential visit
The governor has revealed that President Mohammed Buhari will travel to Lagos in the next two weeks to commission several projects by his administration.
Some of the projects are the first phase of the Blue Line Rail from the Marina to Mile 2, the Imota Rice Mill, the first phase of the Lekki Epe Expressway, the J Rundle Center for Yoruba Culture and History, and the flagoff of the phase. II of the Blue Line Rail from Mile 2 to Okomaiko.
“As I offer my deep and heartfelt thanks to God this Thanksgiving, I urge all Lagos citizens to continue to believe in us and to assure them that our joint dream of Greater Lagos is within reach. I would like you to he assured.
thanksgiving service
The Thanksgiving service, which coincided with the 56th birthday of Lagos First Lady Dr. Ibijouk Sangwo Oru, was celebrated by thousands of Lagos residents who attended the event where she cut the birthday cake with her husband.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said that since its inception in 2000, the annual Thanksgiving, which is usually held at Lagos House in Ikeja, is in line with his administration’s policy to give more people the opportunity to participate. said that it was held at TBS this year. of inclusion.
The Governor also commended his predecessors Asiwaju Bora Tinub, Babatunde Fashola and Akinunmi Ambod for their contributions to the growth and development of Lagos State over the past 23 years.
I keep a promise
Earlier, Lagos Interior Commissioner Prince Anofiu Elegushi said all the commitments made by Gov. Sangwool’s administration in line with the development agenda have come under the spotlight over the past four years.
He urged Nigerians, especially the state’s residents, to keep Nigeria and Lagos state in God’s hands.
During the program, prayers were offered for Nigeria, Lagos State, the 2023 General Elections, families, children, youth, and more.
