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2027 Guber: Hamzat Vows to Unlock Economic Potentials of Lagos Divisions

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Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has assured to build a more interconnected Lagos, decentralise government services, and develop the distinctive economic advantages of the five divisions of the state, namely: Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe (IBILE).   Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, during  an  interview on Thursday at IKD 106.1 FM titled “KOH Unscripted in Ikorodu,” Lagos. Speaking on Thursday during an interview at IKD 106.1 FM titled “KOH Unscripted in Ikorodu,” Hamzat said the growth of the State must be driven by a deliberate effort to harness the comparative advantages of each division, adding that his vision is to create a Lagos where residents would not have to travel to Alausa for services that could be provided within their respective divisions. The Deputy Governor stated that strategic government presence in Ikorodu, Epe, and other divisions...

LASG Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive, Participatory Budget Process

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The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, transparent and participatory budget process as it continued the annual Budget Consultative Forum held for the Badagry Division to contribute to the formulation of the State’s 2027 appropriation bill.   Photo: Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget (MEPB), Mr Ope George addressing residents of the Badagry division at the Y2027 Budget Consultative Forum held at the Gbajabiamila Hall, Lagos State University, LASU, on Wednesday. With him: Permanent Secretary, MEPB, Mrs Olayinka Ojo (right); Chairman of Ojo Local Government, Hon. (Princess) Muhibah Rufai-Adeyemi (left) and the Director, Budget, Mr. Olufemi Orojimi.   The consultative forum, held at the Gbajabiamila Hall, Lagos State University, Ojo on Wednesday, is part of the ongoing statewide budget consultation across the five divisions of the State — Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe — aimed at providing residents and stakeholders with ...