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If just one missile is launched, you are given the NA a reason to launch a full scale war in the Niger delta and no one would care what Amnesty Int'l says by then.

You elders in the Niger delta should please call these terrorists to order.

Some Northerners jubilated when Boko Haram started, see what the NE has turned to now.

Some Niger deltans and IPOBs are also jubilating the successes of the Avengers.

Do you want same for your region? Do you want to see your loved ones moved into IDP camps?

Pavore9:
Is not even up to the size of the one around Maryland, Lagos built way back in the 70's!

I don't think that one can be called a tunnel too. Maybe an underpass.

I find this hilarious. A governor going on a solidarity strike. Would that bring to a halt governance in the state? Would he also partake in the protest that normally comes with strike actions?

Sprintson:
Lastly I don't mean to be spiteful but LAGOS was BUILT with OIL MONEY Under STRICT supervision ,

Any proof to back this up please?

That presenter is a lesbian

E for be me.

Lol. Some are funny especially the ones he gave 1/10 but I agree with him generally.

I just realised Fashola even has a junior minister. Poor Fashola, na only him we dey abuse The junior minister dey hide

I think there is no need for a Minister of state but then that is the only way, every state of the Federation would be represented in the FEC.

When there is a fire outbreak in Lagos, the first thing you should do is to call 767 and not take pics.

This stuff is from @AmbodeObsarver on twitter. OP why lie?

Buhari fall hand chai

Ikpeazu please release funds for Enyimba stadium renovation biko. This concerns Aba people no be this yeye sponsored write-up

HALF TIME - El-Kanemi 1-0 Rangers ‪#‎ELKRAN‬

Eluwilussit:
True but by then Lagos was already far developed enough to cater for itself through IGR. Kudos to Tinubu too. He did well enough.

Then you only know half of the story.

1. By then Lagos was classified as the dirtiest place in the world.

2. As at then, Lagos monthly IGR was 600million naira with a monthly wage bill of over 2 billion.

3. Lagos had the highest number of slums in Africa

I could go on because I knew what went down during those days but then that is history. My point is just that nobody should claim oil money developed Lagos. Lagos went through its challenging periods.

Eluwilussit:
Lagos wouldn't be the way they are today if all they got was federal allocations. FG consciously invested in them and made sure almost everyone else did.

Where were you during the time of Tinubu when the FG withheld Lagos state's allocation for years?

I read this and I laugh. You want to kill a sitting President? An ex general for that matter. There are just some things you people shouldn't joke with.

Haaa!

That's true. Can't remember when last I visited their office to pay our usual monthly 5k

They always brought crazy bills ranging 15k to 25k smh.

Heavy security presence should be expected. I wont be surprised if a battalion is to protect Baba.

What this means is the rumor that Buhari would replace Lai is entirely false.

Dimienedonkz:
Thank you for your reply that is devoid of insult like other zombies. I am a lawyer and I know what I am talking about that, 98% of arrestees in Nigeria are innocent. I am corps member under the ministry of justice and when I come across some accused persons I feel like crying. They can just pick someone from the road and the next day label him a arm robber. Nigeria is bleeped up big time, the innocent ones are always the culprit. I hate Nigeria because of our security personnel, they are very pathetic. I had a case last week where I was supposed to be the state counsel but I told my boss I ain't going for the case because I am 100% convinced the boy is innocent

98% of suspects being arrested are innocent, you claim? Sir, even the NBS can easily disprove your claim. But I'll admit, there are more innocent folks arrested than the real culprits.

True, our security personnel dont give us much belief to trust in them, but this is the NA, who are responsible for the protection of our territory. Are you also saying their recent captures of top commanders of BH is also false?

I always like to see the positive sides of things. I am not one to always hammer on the negatives. These soldiers are humans and have got families too. They deserve our respect, support and prayers.

Thanks.

Rondy Edochie was my classmate back in CMF.

People should free the woman biko.

Dimienedonkz:
Because they lie too much, I mean our military. You remember the persons they arrested and described as leader of NDA and 6 others? they turn out to be innocent souls. I know how Nigeria forces leave the culprits and arrest innocent people and termed them criminals.

That case you cited is just one of the few occasion the NA has "lied" as you put it. For me, they made a wrong judgment with the arrest and when they discovered, they returned the suspects back to the community.

That shouldnt then mean we shouldnt give them the benefit of a doubt here. I may be wrong though as this could be another lie but I wont celebrate when the NDA's bomb oil facilities rather.

What's wrong with some Nigerians? When news comes in that NDA carried out an attack, they jubilate, but when the hear the NA has foiled an attack or arrested some suspects, they begin to call it lies and propaganda?

DARING TO DREAM AND READY TO ACTUALISE

Fellow Lagosians,

Exactly one year ago, I took the oath of office and allegiance as the 14th Governor of our dear State. Then, you committed yourselves and the future of the State into my hands; the huge responsibility of serving you.

I want to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve.

Today, I am humbled by the clear support and encouragement you have shown to me and my government in the last one year.

Today, I am happy to report, despite the fact that the global economy is in turmoil and the Nigerian economy is facing huge challenges, Lagos is marching on with confidence and a clear vision.



Our vision remains the same as declared in my manifesto last year; To make Lagos a clean, secure and prosperous State with a robust economy built on service, equity and justice.

It is equally true that our mission remains on track:

Develop tourism through the provision of necessary infrastructure and facilities to make Lagos one of the most welcoming places to tourists and foreigners
Pursue increased community cohesion and civic identity through participation in social, political and cultural spheres.
Provide adequate safety and effective security of lives and property.
Improve urban living, productivity, mobility and connectivity through the provision of adequate physical and social infrastructure.
Propagate human rights protection and sustainable development.

I remain totally committed to serving you as we join hands together to achieve our mission for Lagos.

I have also been driven by the promises I made during my inauguration where I promised to run a government of inclusion where no one is left behind. You remember I reiterated that no matter your age, sex, tribe or status, as long as you reside in Lagos, my administration would make Lagos work for you.

I dared to dream of a 24/7 Lagos where people will prosper and all your aspirations can be met. I call on all our children and youth once again, to join me in that dream and vision where hardwork and diligence will lead to great rewards for all of us.

CONTINUITY WITH IMPROVEMENT

As you all know, the only constant thing in life is CHANGE. I therefore seek to continue with that change and move Lagos to the next level.

We are all witnesses to the extreme economic difficulties being faced by the nation and Lagos is not immune. My administration has therefore had to employ creative and ingenious financial engineering to meet the economic challenges of our time.

God has been good and faithful to us. We have been prudent and encouraged transparency in the operations of government. This has in turn enabled us to meet our obligations and promises to our people. I am therefore bold to say that with your support and prayers, Lagos shall continue to prosper despite a difficult economic environment.

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

While it might appear that it took some time for our train to gather momentum, most people overlooked the fundamental bedrock of the change mantra – reforming the public service and institutional framework – to deliver positive results.

The success story of our public sector reforms has been the underpinning achievement in driving the various sectoral improvements we have witnessed in the last one year.

Using our tripod approach of Security, Infrastructural Development and Job Opportunities, we have made significant progress. Our efforts in the security sector has resulted in a reduction in crime incidents by 65%. Our Light Up Lagos initiative, road and bridge construction projects have improved the physical infrastructure in the State while our renewal and upgrading of medical infrastructure and the new emergency rescue unit have raised our social infrastructure.

All these have contributed to economic growth and with our Employment Trust Fund coming on stream, job opportunities will be created for all our people.



GOING FORWARD

We plan to undertake so much more in the coming year and we promise that we will not disappoint Lagosians. We plan to install a fiber optic network around the city of Lagos to boost broadband access to our homes and offices; we shall build and rehabilitate more roads; we shall ignite our Tourism and Entertainment potentials by approving a new International conference center and entertainment and theatre district; our television and radio stations will be fully overhauled to make them first class; we shall automate our bus system and introduce new buses; we shall overhaul our garbage collection system to make it more efficient; we shall build and refurbish more schools; we shall commence disbursement of loans to entrepreneurs and our youth under our Employment Trust Fund; establish a Rent – To – Own housing scheme and many more initiatives.

More importantly, greater attention shall be paid to the issues of our elderly ones, the youth and the people living with disabilities in the coming year. Our schools and hospitals will receive special attention comprehensively.

CONCLUSION

Fellow Lagosians, I renew my oath and pledge to serve you diligently, with passion, love and perseverance. I have always wanted to serve and I just ask that you continue to give me the cooperation to serve you and together, we will all realise the Lagos of our dreams where we thrive and not just survive.

I also ask you to dream along with me as we actualize a vision of a vibrant, non-discriminatory, clean, prosperous, safe Lagos that we can all be proud of and God will help us all achieve our dreams.

ITESIWAJU IPINLE EKO LO JEMILOGUN LO JE GBOBGO WA LOGUN.

AKINWUNMI AMBODE

GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

MAY 29, 2016

http://akinwunmiambode.com/one-year-anniversary-address-to-the-state-by-his-excellency-mr-akinwunmi-ambode-governor-of-lagos-state-on-democracy-day-may-29-2016/

We need it. If it is going to be in Lagos, no problem. Because some few states have failed in securing their states doesnt mean the entire country is unsafe.

LOL. I can relate with some. I was never made a class captain but a senior prefect and it was annoying that though we had a class prefect, the focus was on me and I could override our class captain's decisions then.

But in JS2, I was made the prefect to write Names of noise makers and Igbo speakers

I really enjoyed then. 20 naira even if you say "Bia". My lunch money of okpa and ice cream was always supplied

Okay, if the budget should have been belowe 2 trillion naira, how much do you suggest voting for CAPEX?

The only aspect Ambode falls my hand is on this commissioning thingy.
He can do better than these naa.

Someone is taking a nap in the bus and some people are wailing.

Are you saying you haven't slept in a bus during travel in your life?

If Enyimba can return to their spiritual home ground, win 3 home games and get at most 2 points away, then we are through to the semis.

But we can still do all these no matter where we play because #WeAreEnyimba

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I know the LASG must have spent some money on this botched visit. But the figure quoted by PDP is just exaggeration.