Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured Lagosian of intensified efforts to keep Lagos on the path of sustained excellence.
Sanwo-Olu said this after taking his oath of office alongside his deputy, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat on Monday took the oath of office second term on Monday.
The state’s Chief Judge, Justice Kazeem Alogba, administered the oath on them.
Theliberationnews reported that while Hamzat took his oath at 11.30 a.m with support from his wife and children, Sanwo-Olu took his at 11.40 a.m and was sworn in at 11.45 a.m, amidst cheers from his wife, children and hundreds of Lagosians who had thronged the Telim Balogun Stadium to witness the epochal event.
The governor said the day was good for celebrating the fact that “Lagos had lived up to its designation as Nigeria’s Centre of Excellence”.
He promised not to entertain complacency but to work harder to ensure that the people are not let down.
“One thing we must never do is commit the error of complacency. While we have made so much progress, there is also still a long way ahead of us. You, the good people of Lagos State, still expect a lot more from us, in several areas.
“And today is another opportunity to acknowledge your expectations and to rededicate ourselves to meeting and surpassing those expectations. We will work relentlessly to make Lagos a state where economic opportunities abound, where our infrastructure is robust and resilient, and where the rule of law prevails.
“Our vision for Lagos goes beyond our physical infrastructure and economic indicators; our vision is for a Lagos that is a beacon cultural vibrancy, intellectual prowess and humanistic values; a Lagos that not only drives the economic engine of Nigeria but also enriches the soul of our nation.”
