New Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has vowed to take Lagos State to greater height despite the terrible times people in the state are facing.
Sanwo-Olu, in his inauguration speech at the Tafawa Balewa Square on Wednesday, vowed to get the best people into his cabinet, and even said he would not be partial irrespective of tribe and social status.
His words, “We intend to make history by making for ourselves and our children a better future. Therefore, on this day, on this precious plot of land we call our home, let us stand together before the very face of history.
Let us vow to ourselves and to posterity that we shall not just dream of a greater Lagos, but we shall collectively rise up to build the Lagos of our dreams. Let us not be discouraged. There are those who do not believe a greater Lagos is possible in our time.
“The challenges of life have deceived them into thinking nothing can change for the better. They see problems as insurmountable. I understand why they feel this way. But no matter the number of hard miles they have been made to walk during their lives, they should never give themselves over to despair and pessimism. No one should ever underestimate the spirit of Lagos and the resilience of its people.
“Yes, hard times confront us. But that means we also confront them. Any problem we choose to face together is more susceptible to our resolving it than we are vulnerable to it defeating us.”
“Both their administrations faithfully executed that economic blueprint and built the structures and institutions of progressive governance in the process. This indeed set the groundwork for future progress.
“Governor Akinwunmi Ambode pushed forward in his special manner. His efforts and actions shall be duly remembered.”
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