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Current reforms essential to reposition Nigeria for economic growth — Lagos deputy gov

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadir Obafemi Hamzat, has said that the current reforms in the country are necessary to reposition the country for economic growth, urging Nigerians to be patient with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration on bold steps taken so far to revamp the economy.

The deputy governor said this on Thursday at a special prayer session organised by the state government to mark his 60th birthday, which took place at the Community Central Mosque, Alausa, Ikeja, assuring that the Tinubu-led administration had taken bold steps to embark on wholistic economic reforms to revamp the economy.

Hamzat, therefore, urged Nigerians to expect the gains from the current pain and ensure that the country does not disintegrate.

He commended the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for his “dedication to the state, brotherliness, thoroughness, and passion for the job,” recalling that the governor, just about two days ago, was still affirming his resolve to ensure that the 4th Mainland Bridge project becomes a reality.

Hazmat described the passion the governor brings to the jobs in his hands and to the state as uncommon.

“Just about two days ago, Mr. Governor was still telling me that Femi, that fourth mainland bridge project must be done. The passion he brings to the jobs and to the state is uncommon,” he said.

Hamzat explained that the passion and hard work had seen the Lagos State, a sub-national government, execute big projects like the rail line projects only done by national governments.

In his goodwill message, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in the prayer session attended by political bigwigs, traditional rulers, frontline clergymen, and members of the state’s Executive Council, paid glowing tributes to his deputy, describing him as a very hard-working, dependable, and loyal deputy.

Sanwo-Olu said they had both worked perfectly together to transform the state without rancour, contrary to the belief in some quarters that they would not be able to work together.

According to him, Hamzat’s administrative acumen, erudition, and dint of hard work had been noticed by all and sundry, including his colleague governors, saying the bond between him and his deputy had transcended the current offices they occupy.

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