The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has pledged to remain resolute to serve and justify the trust reposed in him.
Ambode assured that he would continue to work tirelessly to deliver good governance for the collective good of all Lagosians.
While rendering his account of stewardship at the Second Quarterly Town Hall Meeting held at the City Hall, Lagos on Tuesday, the Governor said his administration will continue to stay true to its overall policy built on a tripod of security, infrastructural development and job creation.
Governor Ambode said his administration is fully aware that a safer Lagos will attract more investments from local and foreign investors; hence his fidelity to his promise in the first quarter to improve on the security in the state with investment in security equipment worth over N4.7bn.
The Governor reported that the investment in the security equipment has led to the reduction of crime rate in the state by 65 percent in the last quarter of 2015.
Addressing a large gathering of party chieftains, market men and women, captains of industry, members of the diplomatic corps as well as top government functionaries, Ambode said, “I am happy to report that our State is a lot safer today as statistics show that crime rate reduced by 65% during the last quarter compared to Year 2014.
“In the past few months, we have fixed street lights from Berger in Ojodu to Lekki, Ikorodu to Lagos Island, the entire Ikeja axis, Victoria Island and Ikoyi. We are taking this project to every part of the State. If we are not yet in your neighbourhood, give us a little time; we will soon be there.
“As we light up the State, we expect crime to reduce as criminals will have nowhere to hide and operate,” the Governor said, adding that his administration, in another spirited effort to tackle crime, invested towards the “Light Up Lagos” project, which has since restored light on major highways and inner roads in the state at night.
“I call on individuals and corporate bodies to join our “Light Up Lagos” project by adopting a street and lighting it up either by connecting it to your meter or your generator.
“In return, these individuals and institutions will receive special concessions on Land Use Charge and commendation from the State and Local Governments,” Ambode added.
He said an Advisory Committee on Power, chaired by the Deputy Governor was also set up to keep faith with the promise to ensure that every nook and cranny of the state is lit-up, just as he urged residents to key into the project in return for a reward.
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