We took decisions with best interest of Lagos in mind – Ambode

The Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday said that all the decisions, plans, programmes and policies of his administration in the last four years were taken with the best interest of Lagos in mind and for the common good of all residents of the state. Governor Ambode, in a farewell state broadcast to officially […]

The Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday said that all the decisions, plans, programmes and policies of his administration in the last four years were taken with the best interest of Lagos in mind and for the common good of all residents of the state.

Governor Ambode, in a farewell state broadcast to officially mark the end of his administration, said the driving force with respect to programmes executed was to lift more people out of poverty and make every part of the state economically viable and liveable.

“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,” he said.

The outgoing governor particularly commended the people for the constructive feedback to some of his administration’s policies, which, he explained, helped to surmount many challenges.

Describing Lagos as “a place where dreams come true and a home for everyone”, Ambode said it was the duty of all residents to continue to ensure that the state remained the true centre of opportunities and growth for all.

“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,” he said.

Appreciating the people for the support given to successive administrations in the state, Ambode urged all stakeholders to support the incoming administration of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, saying such support would be in the best interest of all.