Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has said he participated in the Lagos governorship debate to present his plans for the state and explain how he intends to improve residents’ lives.
Hamzat said the debate provided an opportunity to outline his development agenda and address issues affecting Lagosians.
He made this known in a post on his X handle on Sunday night, following the debate organised by the Nigeria Debate Consortium.
“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,” Hamzat said.
He added that effective leadership required understanding the needs of residents and formulating policies to address them.
“Leadership is about understanding what matters to people and making sure our plans respond to those needs,” he stated.
Hamzat also highlighted healthcare as one of the priorities of his proposed administration.
He pledged 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.
The APC candidate further promised to complete the Massey Children’s Hospital, Ojo and Somolu General Hospitals, while increasing capacity across the state’s nine general hospitals.
He said his administration would also ensure that more primary healthcare centres operate round the clock and improve the training and welfare of health workers.
Hamzat outlined seven pillars of his proposed development agenda, tagged “The Lagos PROMISE,” which he said would guide his approach to governance.
The pillars include People First, Renewal, Opportunity, Machinery of Government, Inclusion, Security and Resilience, and Everyday Dignity.
He said the agenda would focus on governance, infrastructure development and creating opportunities for residents.
The Lagos governorship debate was held on Sunday and featured candidates from different political parties ahead of the 2027 election. It was organised by the Nigeria Debate Consortium, comprising The PUNCH, Channels Television, TVC News, TheCable and Vanguard.
