In his inaugural speech after the swearing in ceremony, Governor Fashola, who described the mandate as a support for the continuation of good governance in the State, also promised that the people-oriented programmes and policies of his administration would continue to move the State to a brighter rewarding future. “I understand the import of the mandate. Let me assure you all that as leader of the government team, I cherish the mandate; I am fully conscious of the import for your hopes and aspirations and I remain as committed as I was in 2007 to fulfill those aspirations”, the Governor said. Fashola recalled that at the inception of his administration in 2007, it was committed to one philosophy, Eko o ni baje. Today, I stand before you, extremely humbled by your support, your sacrifice and your unwavering commitment for four years, but equally very proud to assert that we have delivered on our promises to you and exceeded them in many instances. In 2007, very few of us were known to you. But today, we have become like goldfish. We have no hiding place. We understand that you will not settle for less and we are committed to giving you nothing but the best. The Governor further said adding that in the new dispensation his administration would continue to keep its electoral promises in terms of development in all sectors of the economy. Governor Fashola however, called for compliance to the rules and regulations guiding the relationship between government and citizens pointing out that the achievements of his administration in the last four years were largely as a result of total commitment to law and order. As I make this solemn pledge before you all and before God, let me remind all of us that the progress we have made was not made by me alone. Every law abiding Lagosian was a contributor. As a Government, our task in meeting your expectations will certainly be made more easy if we all submit ourselves equally to the rules and regulations of our daily interactions and businesses, because not only will voluntary compliance reduce our cost of enforcement and citizens contact with law enforcement agents, it will leave your Government with more time and resources to focus on developmental issues that improves our lives collectively; a lawful and orderly society will certainly benefit more people. Disclosing his administration intention to commit more resources to security and safety to further reduce crime, the Governor, who promised to be fair, firm and uncompromising in enforcing the laws, declared, If we must equal and exceed the standards of those societies by whose performance we assess ourselves, and I am certain that we can, then we must all reach a consensus from today to play by the rules, such as paying our taxes, driving in the proper way and on the proper lanes, trading in the proper and designated places, building only in proper and designated places and doing everything in accordance with the rules. As a Government, our task in meeting your expectations will certainly be made more easy if we all submit ourselves equally to the rules and regulations of our daily interactions and businesses, because not only will voluntary compliance reduce our cost of enforcement and citizens contact with law enforcement agents, it will leave your Government with more time and resources to focus on developmental issues that improves our lives collectively; a lawful and orderly society will certainly benefit more people. The Governor was certain that his administration would continue to run an all inclusive government where the aspirations of every sector would be accommodated adding, however, that it would seek to balance this with the enormous cost of running a large Government. Our policies and programmes have never sought and will not seek to discriminate against any person, he pledged. On the problems that face the State such as youth unemployment, bad roads and others, Governor Fashola said his administration would continue to be innovative and ready to evolve and expand policies like the Agriculture Youth Empowerment Scheme, the Lagos Ignite Programme, Technical and Vocational education, and the State skill acquisition and microfinance schemes adding our Government sees the unemployment of young people as a challenge to be addressed and not as a license for young people to take to crime or to act outside the law. Our State, as small as it is in land area, is home to the fifth largest economy in Africa, ranking after four African countries including our country, Nigeria, and certainly second to no sub-national Government on this continent, the Governor said adding, Clearly, therefore, if we are patient and manage our assets and resources properly there will be enough for everybody. Acknowledging that as an organ run by humans the administration would have its limitations resulting in the inability sometimes to foresee and accurately predict the ramifications of the implementation of some of its policies and programmes, Governor Fashola pleaded with the people to see such as honest efforts of Government to make things better. He noted that like in the first term, I will do my best, with your support and co-operation to keep my electoral promises to you with regards to consolidating on the gains of the last few years, accelerating and hopefully expanding and completing existing projects like the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway, the Lekki Free Trade Zone, the Lagos Badagry Expressway, the Lagos Light Rail Project, and many other roads projects, while we expect to increase the reach of the BRT and the ferry services as our major jetties reach completion stage. -So far so good, has Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola of Lagos state given Lagosians the best as promised above? Has he kept to his electoral promises? I am not in Lagos, I have never being there neither. Those that are familiar with the terrain should score him. -"SWEEP OUT BAD LEADERS IN 2015"
Posted on: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:03:25 +0000
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