We will take Lagos to the next level —Ambode

Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday, thanked residents for the support given to his administration in the outgoing year, assuring that he would work assiduously to ensure that the state is taken to the next level in 2017.

The governor, in his New Year message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, said the state government had earmarked developmental projects which it intends to undertake in 2017, restating that he remained committed to his promise to deliver a vibrant, non-discriminatory, clean, prosperous and safer Lagos.

He said while the state witnessed significant improvements in its performance indices due to the massive investment on its tripod of security, infrastructure and job opportunities in 2016, more emphasis would be placed on sustaining the growth in 2017 through people-oriented programmes and policies which cut across education, health, agriculture, housing, tourism, environment, among others.

“In 2017, we shall carry out fundamental reforms on all our modes of transportation – roads, water and the walkways. In this wise, an integrated transport management system is a priority,” he said.

“The state government will embark on the Urbanisation of the Marina axis, Waterways Channelization, establishment of more Parks and Gardens as well as the Community Sports Centres and Stadiums in different locations across the State,” he said.