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The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has unveiled a 100-point manifesto, challenging residents to hold him accountable for its implementation if elected governor in 2027.
Hamzat, who described the document as a social contract between him and the people, promised far-reaching interventions in healthcare, education, infrastructure, economic development, security and social welfare, with particular emphasis on improving the quality of life of ordinary residents.
The manifesto, tagged “The Lagos Promise”, was presented on Friday, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.
The document is anchored on seven pillars: People First, Renewal, Opportunity, Machinery of Government, Inclusion, Security and Resilience, and Everyday Dignity.
Describing the manifesto as a set of measurable commitments rather than conventional campaign promises, Hamzat said its provisions were designed to give Lagosians clear benchmarks against which to evaluate his performance.
“Seven letters, seven pillars, one word you can hold me to,” he declared.
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He urged residents to scrutinise the document, insisting that his proposed administration would be judged by its ability to translate the promises into tangible results.
Among the major healthcare commitments is a plan to increase the number of maternal and child centres in the state from 10 to 15 and expand enrolment in the Ilera Eko health insurance scheme from its current level of nearly two million to one in every three Lagos residents, with priority for low-income households.
He also promised to deliver the new 150-bed Massey Children’s Hospital and a 280-bed general hospital, complete the ongoing 150-bed Somolu General Hospital and establish two additional general hospitals at Ogombo and Ibeju-Lekki.
According to him, the projects would provide an additional 580 hospital beds, alongside the upgrading of 100 primary healthcare centres to flagship status.
Hamzat further pledged to recruit more doctors, nurses and midwives while improving the working conditions of healthcare professionals.
On education, the APC candidate promised to strengthen public schools and improve learning outcomes, particularly in reading, comprehension and reasoning.
