We’ll Stop At Nothing To Make Lagos Safe, Secure For All Sanwo-Olu
Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barrister Temilolu Seun Ashamu reiterated the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration’s commitment to the welfare of masses in line with his electoral campaign promises.
Barrister Ashamu said provision of sustainable healthcare is one of the four cardinal programmes of this administration, noting that there was need to provide stable power supply for primary health facilities since they are mostly patronized by the people, especially at the grassroots. He called on the people to take proper care of the Solar System and ensure adequate security for it to serve them better, adding that the people should reciprocate the kind gesture of Governor Seyi Makinde by supporting his Government at all levels.
“This project is going to help give a dependable and stable power to this health facility, as we all know that most equipment they use here are always in need of electricity, the freezers where vaccines and other medical drugs that need a certain percent of cool temperature must be on, while electronics they use should not be without power.
“It is a reflection of the interest of our Governor on promoting the healthcare sector, to give our people the desired medical care, which is the essence of a good Government.
“We appeal to the community leaders and stakeholders in community development in this local Government to give adequate attention to protecting and maintaining this facility from getting spoilt or stolen.” He said the Light Up Project being of the State Government, handled by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources was part of the present administration’s determination to ensure steady power supply to boost socio-economic and commercial activities of the people.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Head of Local Government Administration (HLA), Ibadan North Local Government Area, Pastor Olumuyiwa Olaoye, commended Oyo State Government for the project, which he said would serve as alternative to power supply from the national grid, which could not be relied upon to take care of the electricity needs of the healthcare sector.
A community leader who spoke with reporters at the commissioning, Hon. Ayedun Adio was full of praises for the incumbent administration in Oyo State for keeping up with the expectations of the people and fulfilling the promises made to them during the campaign period, prior to 2019 general elections by Governor Seyi Makinde.
Nigeria - Following the high rate of insecurity in different parts of the country, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday said his administration will stop at nothing to ensure that Lagos remains safe and secure for all.
Speaking at the 3rd Session of the 34th Synod of the Diocese of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) held at Our Saviour’s Anglican Church, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, Governor Sanwo-Olu assured that Lagos will be a State that everybody would be proud of, adding that his administration will deliver on all the THEMES six-pillars developmental agenda for ‘Greater Lagos.’
He said: “Talking about security, we can say Lagos is relatively better but I sit on it and I know what we are doing and the things we need to do. We know we have issues to deal with as a country and Lagos will certainly be leading that conversation because we know how critical this State is to the nation.
“This is the melting pot for our nation where anybody can come in with a lot of aspirations and do well. Lagos is a state that gives hope to a lot of Nigerians. Lagos is a state that gives hope to all of Nigeria. So, we cannot afford anything to happen here. I can assure you with every sense of commitment that we will stop at nothing to make sure that Lagos remains safe and secure.
“In this month of May, you will see extensive pronouncements in that regard. You will see extensive policies and far reaching support that would be given out to all our security operatives so that it is not just a talk show and film show; it is something we are committed to and we will continue to make sure that our Lagos remains safe, secure, prosperous and a place where all of you would truly be proud off.”
Speaking on some of the measures being taken by his administration to curb insecurity in the state, Governor Sanwo-Olu said “We will deal with the issue of motorcycle in systematic order and to have human face to it, we would provide credible alternatives. We cannot throw the baby and the water away. The alternatives would be properly fashioned out before end of month of May.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu also appealed to citizens who have buildings that are either not completed or abandoned to get a professional security company to take it over so that they can monitor and police them well instead of leaving them open for criminals as hideouts.
He also spoke on some of the