Earlier today, I had a media chat where I announced over 10 policy measures backed with data that will go into effect immediately to aid our residents during these challenging times.

From flexible work policies for public servants to subsidy on government owned transportation channels to elements of free healthcare for certain key areas to launching affordable market spaces, every step is designed to uplift every Lagosian.

Let me share a bit more…

First, we are introducing a 3-day work week for Levels 1-13 civil servants, this measure aims to provide relief and flexibility reflecting our commitment to the workforce's well-being.

We are also implementing a 25% reduction on transport services for the State Public Transport system (BRT, Train, Ferry), putting back over ₦500 million monthly into the pockets of Lagosians. With the Red Line Rail about to be launched, there will be a lot more options for our residents. We are also in discussions with various unions to reduce their own fares, and we will announce any new developments.

To address rising food prices, we will be opening Sunday Markets across 42 identified markets across the state to sell food items at really affordable rates. Lagosians will be able to buy commodities, not above the N25,000 threshold. We aim to serve over 500,000 Lagosians with essential food items at rates that defy inflation.

Four more food hubs are under construction and seven other locations in other LGAs have also been identified for more food hubs to be developed.

Our healthcare initiatives are set to benefit over 50,000 women annually with free childbirth services across the State’s General Hospitals and secondary health facilities, alongside distributing free hypertensive medications to individuals in need.

In our quest for a safer Lagos, over 200 unsafe structures have been demolished, prioritizing the safety of over 1 million residents. Major changes have happened at Obalende, Oshodi, Agege, Ijora and other areas. Our commitment to law and order is unwavering, ensuring a lawful and secure environment for all.

I am a big advocate for state policing and the Lagos Neighbourhood Agency has over 5000 officers and I have given approval for more to be employed. If the Federal Government approves full state policing, we will be ready to deploy 10,000 men with more training.

With the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority resolving over 1,000 tenant-landlord disputes, we continue to stand by the rights of our residents. We're dedicated to ensuring fairness in housing for every Lagosian especially during these times.

On road infrastructure, we are set to start work on 180 inner roads across the various local government areas. This will be undertaken by our empowered council chairmen and they will fix 120 roads concurrently. The State Government will support this effort by rehabilitating 60 inner roads.

On the 4th Mainland Bridge, groundbreaking will be done in April signifying our relentless pursuit of progress. This monumental project will not only improve connectivity but also drive economic growth, marking a historic milestone for Lagos. It will be done in phases and I will continue to give timely updates.

On our partnerships with other states, we are working on improving collaboration with the Ogun State Government on various projects including taking up the stalled construction project especially from Sango area. We have also secured 500 hectares of land in Ogun State, to grow rice.

Already, the Red Line has entered Ogun State, and we are discussing ways to do more extensions. We are also always supportive of the Oyo State Government like with the recent unfortunate disaster where we provided material and expertise to achieve faster resolution.

This is the time for all of us to come together as brothers and sisters as we creatively find ways to thrive during this period.

I will continue to provide updates as we come up with more solutions.

Posted By Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu on X (Formerly called twitter)

All i see is Stomach infrastructure

Can't wait for the food hubs!

Yorubas ALWAYS ahead!

God bless Lagos.

God bless YORUBALAND.

RestructureNigeria#

Only haters of Nigeria will not like this initiatives, kudos to the people's Gov.

Lagos is really leading while others follow.

On the mandate we are standing GIDIGBA...

Nice one from babatunde

Good But I expect him to do something about these agbero thugs in the streets of Lagos.

And I fink LASMAN needs some reorientation on how to go about their job. LASMAN will go and hide themselves in a road where they know some drivers might park wrongly unknowingly or unaware After person don fall victim, them go just rush person like vultures wey see carcass, then fine u heavenly or you will path with 10k minimum.

Ok

Good initiative, God bless Southwest Nigeria.

Nonsense

illuminutty:
Nonsense

pains

Ndigbo will not like these initiatives. They are always against good things and support bad things.
They are waiting for Nigeria to explode so that they can use the opportunity to shout Biafra or death

Good

Hmmm.

He is doing well

This is impressive, it shows Lagos state govt has the interest of its citizens at heart. What we dont know is if it will extended Lagos haters

illuminutty:
Nonsense

Enemy of progress

I wish other state governors can emulate some of this policies, for a greater lagos

Not bad at all. At least na who feed you go tell you who to vote. Take away their purchasing power and then feed them, that way you control them.

What Sanwo-Olu is doing in Lagos is commendable, however, he should focus on roads already in most Lagos metropolis that are in bad state before building new ones, especially in Lagos outskirts like Agege and Alimosho.

Also, with drainages, by now, all our drainages and gutters should be closed, and interconnected, so that they can collectively go into large canals. Eliminating flooding is key. Why drainages get blocked is because they are open, so people just throw their waste into it, thereby blocking it.

Also, with waste management, he needs to enforce recycling from households. Plastics and papers should have different bins and be separated before pickups by bin men.

If we don’t start, we will run out of landfills.

We need recycling facilities across Lagos.

Also, since states are allowed to generate their power, this is an opportunity for Gov Sanwo-Olu to build a power station that would be powered by some of Lagos’ waste being incinerated and used to power turbines for electricity.

All the other things like metro rail, building hospitals, etc are appreciated.

Also, ban on single use plastics is commendable. Food vendors should be aided with environmentally friendly alternatives. Without it, the ban would be flouted.

The initiative cross border go neighboring state..


At least each state that shares border needs to work together bkuz nobody is an island...

Very wonderful and commendable policies. I pray for proper implementation

Hope all this is not audio statement.only your party member are the first to benefits.we will still survive without you guys.

Good, but until implemented.

Simply commendable

Anybody who lives or works in Lagos can testify that this Lagos is a state to be. One of few things I don't like about the state is dirtiness and lack of good maintenance to majority of these infrastrutures.

Long live LASGIDI.

Ddd

Igbo killll you there

johntredon:
Ndigbo will not like these initiatives. They are always against good things and support things.
They are waiting for Nigeria to explode so that they can use the opportunity to shout Biafra or death

All na talk.

We all know Nigeria isn't well organized to follow these talks to the latter.