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The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has said it will be difficult to replicate his transformative agenda in Lagos across Nigeria owing to the complexity of the country.

The former governor of Lagos State also stated that he would allow for power devolution to ensure the smooth operation of government.

Tinubu made this known in an opinion piece that he published in The Economist on Wednesday.

“We cannot simply replicate Lagos’ transformation nationwide. Nigeria is complex and variegated. Recognising the strengths of each section of the country and providing the foundations on which they can all thrive is the path to economic growth. I know what can be achieved when the Federal Government allows adequate space for regional differences, so I want to devolve more powers to the states. They should have greater authority to provide services and infrastructure projects, as well as more control over law enforcement,” Tinubu stated, while recounting his achievements as a two-term governor of Lagos.


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Speaking further, Tinubu said the country’s over-dependence on oil had distorted its development.

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“Over-reliance on oil has distorted Nigeria’s development. A country of over 200 million people cannot hinge its development on a single commodity. We must focus on industrialisation and technological innovation, especially since Nigeria is already the top African destination for startup funding,” he said.

The APC candidate also reiterated his stance for the removal of fuel subsidy, which, according to him, is “harmful.”


He further stated, “We will end the harmful fuel subsidy, estimated to have cost $7.5bn in the first half of 2023. The funds will be more productively used in joint investments with the private sector to create jobs in infrastructure, health care, education, and agriculture.

“Nigeria has one of the world’s lowest tax to GDP ratios. We need not increase rates, but improve compliance by overhauling the system and deploying information technology to boost efficiency. Tied with effective delivery of public services and infrastructure, a virtuous cycle of buy-in from businesses and citizens will strengthen the social contract and place federal revenues on a more sustainable footing.”

https://punchng.com/why-i-cant-do-lagos-transformation-agenda-nationwide-tinubu/

Already giving an excuse even before the race...

Clown !!


You better go and rest with your grandchildren...Busy chasing shadows

Kikikiki...Says someone who couldn't build a single road for 8years.

Lied that he started paying WAEC fees for SS3 students whereas the Late Tunde Braimoh did, under Buba Marwa in 1997/98.
He claimed he met an unsafe Lagos whereas under Buba Marwa, Lagos had Operation Sweep...etc

I laugh at stu.pidity of these spin doctors

Don't be deceived

Lol...
Tell him to replicate his ”Lagos transformation” to other southwestern states cos the last time I checked Ekiti is still very much in the oblivion.

What did you do? Yeye man

It will be difficult for tulubo to replicate his transformative agenda in Lagos across Nigeria because is not everyone would like to do drugs peddling

Which transformation dis ogbologbo de yarn. Planners Ikorodu, Ijora, Lagos Island, Ebute-Meta. Ikorodu road.

Lunatic
Wetin you transform for Lagos? Talk true na thief you wan thief

Atiku is coming

Naira20:
Kikikiki...Says someone who couldn't build a single road for 8years.

Lied that he started paying WAEC fees for SS3 students whereas the Late Tunde Braimoh did, under Buba Marwa in 1997/98.
He claimed he met an unsafe Lagos whereas under Buba Marwa, Lagos had Operation Sweep...etc

I laugh at stu.pidity of these spin doctors

I do not agree with your position.

Tinubu built iconic roads in Lagos. Not just ordinary wash-off roads, but iconic roads. One of the best ever in Nigeria and the world that I know. Some of the built roads are more than 23 years and they are still strong e.g. Kudirat Abiola Road, Oregun. Lagos CBD Roads. Simbiat Abiola Road, Ikeja, Mushin - Ojuelegba Road, Yaba - Lawanson/Itire road, among others. Go and verify!

Lagos was under constant attacks by the OPC, Akala Boys (Mushin), and the RRS vs LSETF initiatives by his government brought an end to all the challenges.

Lagos introduced free education for those in Basic Schools, revamped education and rewarded tutors, he built millennium schools and paid WAEC Fees for all students not minding their background and state of origin. He walked his talk in education and his wife supported him through the annual SPELLING BEE competition, where the winner is made to serve as one-day governor of Lagos (can you beat that!).

I think you should acknowledge him for what he has done and don't demarket him if you aren't voting for him.

Nlpfmod.

Which transformational agenda sef

Oga go and rest. You and your party have been rejected

Vote Obi, or literally anyone else but APC <3

Clown! This one never enter excuse done start!

So what have they been campaigning with again? I thought they said he is coming to do what he did in Lagos across Nigeria if he becomes president? So what is this variegated crap I am reading?
It is one of 2 things: Either the much touted 'transformation' is a big fat lie or balablu is already preparing soft landing for his criminal nature and expected failure cos even he knows he is completely unfit but will urchins ever listen?

God will never allow this BAT/Vulture to become president!

Excuse before election, it simply means we should not expect much.

ojoadeola:
Lagos introduced free education for those in Basic Schools

Expatiate on this.