The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday said his administration has embraced creative and innovative approach to governance for greater efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of public good.
The Governor spoke at the Golden Jubilee anniversary of Eko Club, with the Theme: “Sustainable Development Drive, beyond Lagos @50 celebration.”
It was held in Surulere.
Ambode said the approach forms the driving philosophy of most government initiatives.
Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, Tunji Bello, he said: “This is the driving that this is the driving philosophy behind most of the State Government’s initiatives and programmes in the areas of solid waste management, traffic management, road/rail/water transport infrastructure, education health, infrastructural renewal and development among others.”
Ambode said the challenge before the State Government is captured by the theme of the celebration, which aims to sustain the high pedestal the state occupies and move it up to the highest possible level within the context of a fast changing and knowledge-driven globalized system that is becoming increasingly competitive
The Governor stated that the present administration understands the need for a robust partnership between the public and private sectors because a thriving private sector holds the key to optimum harnessing of the huge and largely untapped potentials in the State, especially in tourism, entertainment, agriculture and ICT among others.
According to him: “The future potentials of Lagos is very bright and encouraging, we can imagine what we can achieve if we stand shoulder to shoulder as a Government and the people to create an atmosphere in which our individual and collective aspirations will be achievable. We all must resolve to discharge our obligations diligently, sharing a common ideal that ideal that defines who we are and what we stand for.”
Ambode reiterated the State Government’s commitment to create an enabling environment that will position the State as the most preferred destination for local and foreign investments.
He stated that Lagos State has the sincere commitment and dedication of being the most prosperous in the Nigerian Federation presently as a result of the sacrifices and dedications of the founding fathers and successive leaders.
While commending the founders of Eko Club for the journey so far, Ambode also charged them to set an agenda for the next 50 years.
He said: “We need to think about the legacy we would like to bequeath to generations coming behind. In the next 50 years, what legacies will our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren proudly point as proof of our commitment today to actualise their future.”
Earlier in his remarks, the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu I, advised members of Eko Club to close ranks and always be ready to help one another, insisting that is the only way development and happiness could be spread.
Akiolu also enjoined them to support the present administration in Lagos State under Ambode saying: “He is genuinely committed to moving Lagos to the next level.”
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