Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has officially handed over to incoming APC man, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The now ex governor officially handed over to his successor during a ceremony held at the Government House in Alausa early on Tuesday.
Ambode described his role as governor as a privilege of a lifetime, and he also said every decision taken was in the interest of the people.
His words, “For this administration, policies, programmes and projects aimed at lifting more of our people out of poverty and making every part of the State safe, accessible and economically viable were always the priority; the driving force behind all our decisions and plans.
“A few of our policies might have been unpopular but these were decisions taken with the best interest of our State in mind. With the benefit of hindsight, maybe we could have done some things differently but our intention was always clear, for the good of Lagos.
“Even in those tough times, your constructive feedback and patience helped us surmount the challenges and enabled us grow stronger.”
“From being just a commercial centre, our State has now become a prime destination for tourism, sports, entertainment and culture.
“And the future is even brighter with more exciting prospects and possibilities. In the near future, with God on our side, Lagos will take its rightful place in the comity of major city-States of the world.
“Fellow Lagosians, it has been a remarkable journey. One in which we have pushed boundaries and moved our State to another level. A journey in which we have transformed many aspects of our State and set the ball rolling in other sectors. But there is still a lot more to be done.
“But it is a job not for only the government; it is a responsibility for us all. In Lagos everyone counts and we all have a part to play.”
Support InfoStride News' Credible Journalism: Only credible journalism can guarantee a fair, accountable and transparent society, including democracy and government. It involves a lot of efforts and money. We need your support. Click here to Donate