The Lagos state Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode revealed yesterday that his emergence as governor of the state is an assignment from God, even as he vowed not to relent in offering selfless service to humanity throughout the lifetime of his administration.
Speaking at a thanksgiving service held at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja in commemoration of his first year anniversary, the Governor said his election despite many challenges, was a clear indication that God was involved right from the beginning.
Ambode, who stated that he never thought he would come this far in politics, maintained that he would continue to draw strength and inspiration from the Almighty.
His words, “Exactly a year ago today, I stood before a larger congregation trying to commit myself to the opportunity that you gave me to serve you and I have tried as much as possible not to misplace that opportunity.
“I just want to thank everybody for believing in me. When I became a politician, I used to call myself a techno-politician, that is a technocrat and a politician. I never believed that I could ever survive up till this moment if not for the grace of God.
“I believe so much that this is an assignment from God and that is why I am doing it with all my totality and give back to humanity. God has been too kind to me and for that reason, I have decided that I will serve the people selflessly to the will of God.”
The Governor appreciated all those that stood by him, specifically his mother, family and wife, Bolanle, who he described as a prayer warrior standing in the gap of prayer for him.
He further thanked his predecessor who is the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the Oba of Lagos, HRM Oba Rilwan Akiolu for believing in him and supporting him to become the Chief Executive of Lagos state.
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