WE’LL CONTINUE TO ENFORCE LAW IN 2024, SANWO-OLU VOWS
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….Governor to sign 2024 Appropriation Bill this week
….Ambode, Hamzat, Ogun First Lady, others attend Lagos Thanksgiving Service
On Sunday, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, has reiterated that his administration is committed to carrying out important projects in a way that will promote the State’s strong growth and guarantee the welfare of its people.
He added that 2024 will be a significant year for his administration in terms of enforcing the many laws and regulations that have been painstakingly crafted to protect the lives and property of State residents, while also noting that “Without adherence to the rule of law, no society can guarantee progress and prosperity.”
The Governor, while delivering his address on Sunday during the state’s 24th Annual Thanksgiving Service with the First Family of Lagos State, themed, ‘The Righteous Shall Praise Your Name’ held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, revealed that he will sign into law this week the 2024 Lagos State Appropriation Bill, which was passed a few days ago by the Lagos State House of Assembly, adding that the signing of the Budget will mark an important milestone in the delivery of all that his administration has promised the people of Lagos, this year.
The service was attended by Governor Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Ibijoke; Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and his wife, Oluremi; the immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and wife, Bolanle; Ogun State First Lady, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun; Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, represented by the Chairman of House on Home Affairs, Hon. Jubril Abdulkareem; Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, former deputy governors, religious and traditional leaders, public office holders and politicians, among others.
Sanwo-Olu further urged Nigerians and Lagos residents in particular to continue to pray for him and other public office holders, who have been given the privilege to serve as leaders, in various capacities in government.
He added by saying public office bearers require supernatural wisdom and grace because they make numerous decisions that affect people’s lives.
He said: “As a Government, we are resolutely committed to fostering the robust growth of our State and ensuring the well-being of its citizens. We are unwaveringly dedicated to the successful implementation of pivotal projects.
“In every sector, we have major projects ongoing that will define the legacy of our administration, and positively transform the economy and the landscape of Lagos State.
“This week, by the special grace of God, I will sign into law the 2024 Lagos State Appropriation Bill, passed a few days ago by our hardworking and committed Lagos House of Assembly. The signing of that Budget will mark an important milestone in the delivery of all that we have promised you the people of Lagos, this year.
“Indeed, all Lagosians have so much to look forward to this year 2024, which is also the first full year of our second and final term in office. You are already familiar with our T.H.E.M.E.S+ development agenda, which will guide and propel all that we do for the progress and development of Lagos State.”
The governor also stressed that “This year will also be an important one for us in terms of enforcement of the various laws and regulations that have been meticulously crafted to safeguard our lives and property. Without adherence to the rule of law, no society can guarantee progress and prosperity.
“I, therefore, want to implore each and every one of us, as Lagosians, to play our part in respecting and obeying the laws of the land. From paying our taxes to obeying traffic rules to disposing of our waste responsibly to speaking up when we see other people breaking the law. These are all responsibilities that we carry as good people of Lagos State.
“On our part, as Government, we will continue to strive to make it easier for you to be law-abiding. Our transport reforms are all aimed at improving the commuting experience for all Lagosians, just as our Emergency Hotlines are there to make it easy for you to ‘say something if you see something!’
“In the same way, we have in place various reforms aimed at making it easier for you to pay your taxes, and generally making Lagos a more enabling place for business and investment. Together, we can all play our part in achieving a truly Greater Lagos.”
Speaking on the significance of the Thanksgiving Service, Governor Sanwo-Olu stated that there is a lot for which to be thankful. As a result, he urged the public to dedicate Lagos State and Nigeria to God in order to receive guidance and blessings.
He said: “As a people, we have every reason to praise God, most especially for the preservation of our lives to witness this year; for His mercies, protection, provisions, providence, love, grace, favour, compassion, deliverance and numerous blessings.
“We have every reason to give all the glory and thanks to the Almighty God because He has been faithful in the affairs of our dear State. He has granted us great achievements and testimonies; he has given us peace and security; and mightily blessed the work of our hands.
“He has granted us the privilege of seeing yet another edition of this annual Thanksgiving Service, organized in keeping with Lagos State’s tradition of starting every New Year in thanksgiving to God and in acknowledgment of the fact that in Him we live and move and have our being. This is the fifth one so far since I assumed office as Governor, and the first one since the start of our second term.”
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Chairman for Lagos State, Rt. Revd. Stephen Adegbite, gave an exhortation in which he stated that we should thank God for answering our prayers for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s election as president and re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, in the previous year’s general elections.
God is kind to Lagos State, he said, and the State will keep having its annual Thanksgiving service to thank God for the State’s ongoing prosperity, peace, and development.
Speaking as well, Hon. Olanrewaju Layode, the Lagos State Commissioner of Home Affairs, stated that the purpose of the Thanksgiving Service was to thank God for His favor shown to Lagos State throughout the previous year.
He said that the State had seen the Sanwo-Olu administration launch significant and people-focused initiatives, and he added that the administration is working tirelessly to improve residents’ quality of life by launching additional THEMES+ Agenda-compliant development projects.
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