Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Obafemi Hamzat, has unveiled a 100-point development agenda, promising improvements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, transportation and security.
Hamzat presented his manifesto on Friday at the Wole Soyinka Centre, Iganmu, Lagos, outlining his plans to sustain the state’s development and improve the living conditions of residents if elected governor.
The governorship candidate said his proposed administration would focus on building a more prosperous state, with particular attention to the welfare and future of children.
He identified improved road infrastructure and transportation as key priorities, pledging to advance the Fourth Mainland Bridge project as part of efforts to address traffic congestion and improve connectivity across the state.
In the health sector, Hamzat promised to provide an additional 580 hospital beds to expand access to medical services and strengthen healthcare delivery.
He also disclosed plans to pursue the establishment of a university of medicine to create more opportunities for young Nigerians interested in pursuing careers in the health sector.
On education, the APC candidate promised to strengthen professional development programmes for teachers and improve the quality of learning in public schools.
He further pledged to review the remuneration and welfare package of Lagos State workers.
Hamzat also outlined plans to reduce food prices by addressing challenges along the agricultural value chain, particularly the movement of farm produce from rural communities to urban markets.
The manifesto equally featured commitments to youth empowerment, with the candidate promising to equip young people with relevant skills needed to compete in the modern economy.
Other areas covered in the 100-point agenda include affordable broadband services, improved security and expanded opportunities for residents to develop their businesses and properties.
Earlier, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commended his deputy for what he described as his dedication and sacrifices in public service.
Sanwo-Olu recalled that Hamzat had relinquished his governorship ambition in 2018 to support his emergence as the party’s candidate.
The governor expressed confidence in the transition process, assuring that the state would experience a peaceful transfer of leadership from his administration to the next.
The Lagos governorship election is scheduled for February 6, 2027.
