Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on
Sunday morning expressed optimism that the New
Year will present limitless opportunities and true
happiness for all residents.
Governor Ambode, who addressed a mamooth
crowd at the grand finale of the 2016 One Lagos
Fiesta held at the Bar Beach front in Victoria Island
to usher in the New Year, restated his commitment
to roll out programmes and policies that will further
showcase the progress the State has made so far.
“Our vision remains the same: to create a smart
mega city where business and creative opportunity
abound; where physical and social amenities are
world class; and where lives and property are safe
and secured.”
Governor Ambode while alluding to the fact that
2017 is significant as Lagos would mark its 50th
Anniversary since its creation, said the State is
exceptionally blessed with human and capital
resources, which he said his administration will
continue to explore to make life more comfortable
for the people.
“Welcome to 2017, our anniversary year where
Lagos is 50. Lagos, the smallest, the oldest, the
richest, most populous and most prosperous State
in Nigeria.
“We are undoubtedly the world’s largest and most
celebrated black city state. But we also recognize
the need to reflect and be strategic and this is why
our approach to governance has been low in hype
and flop but high in performance by keeping our
promises to you at all times. We promise not to
dissapoint you in this New Year,” he said.
He said the One Lagos Fiesta which ran from
December 24, 2016 to January 1, 2017 was
expanded to celebrate the inclusiveness and
diversity of the State across the five locations
including Ikorodu, Badagry, Agege, Lagos Island and
Epe.
Governor Ambode also said that in recognition of
the fact that the youth represent the symbol of the
State’s verve and vitality, his administration will
provided more platforms of opportunities in 2017.
“Let me personally urge you to take advantage of
the various events in this year’s tourism calendar
to showcase your skills and talent,” he said.
This year’s One Lagos Fiesta featured a talent hunt
show christened ‘Lagos Got Talent’, with youths
across the five locations showcasing their talents
and skills in the areas of dance, rap, comedy and
drama.
At the keenly contested finale held at the Bar Beach,
Master Ogunlaja Ahmed aka Mr. Dollar from Epe
Division emerged the overall winner with Blessing
Akiote (Agege) and Flexible Twist emerging second
and third respectively.
The winners were presented with mouth watering
prizes while they were privileged to take
photographs with the Governor and top dignitaries
including Senator Solomon Olamilekan, Senator
Ganiyu Solomon and former Governor of Ogun
State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba.
Artistes who lit up the state with scintillating
performances include King Sunny Ade, Olamide,
Tiwa Savage, Adekunle Gold, Dr. SID, Humblesmith,
Vector, CDQ, among many others, while fireworks
were on display to usher in the New Year.

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