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Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has explained that his participation in Sunday’s Lagos Governorship Debate was an opportunity to present his development plans and outline how he intends to improve the lives of residents if elected governor.
Hamzat said the debate allowed him to explain his vision for the state and the practical measures he would pursue to address challenges in healthcare, housing, transportation and other critical sectors.
In a statement posted on his X handle late Sunday, the APC candidate said effective leadership required understanding residents’ needs and translating them into policies that deliver tangible results.
“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.”
On healthcare, Hamzat 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.
He also promised to complete the Massey Children’s Hospital, Ojo and Somolu General Hospitals, while increasing capacity across the state’s nine general hospitals. According to him, more primary healthcare centres would operate round the clock, with improved training and welfare for health workers.
On housing, Hamzat proposed a more accessible mortgage system that would allow families to spread payments over several years and make homeownership easier. He said the plan would complement the completion of ongoing housing estates across the state.
For transportation, he promised to sustain Lagos’ rail expansion 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.
The APC candidate also outlined seven pillars of his proposed development agenda, tagged The Lagos PROMISE. The pillars are People First, Renewal, Opportunity, Machinery of Government, Inclusion, Security and Resilience, and Everyday Dignity.
He said the framework would guide his approach to governance, infrastructure development and expanding opportunities for residents, adding that he remained committed to listening to Lagosians and building on existing projects.
Hamzat participated in the debate organised by the Nigeria Debate Consortium, a coalition comprising The PUNCH, Channels Television, TVC News, TheCable and Vanguard.
