Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Kadri Hamzat were on Monday sworn-in for a second term in office.
The governor and his deputy were sworn-in at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, Lagos.
Speaking after his swearing-in, Sanwo-Olu rededicate himself to meeting and surpassing the expectations of the people.
“We will work relentlessly to make Lagos a state where economic opportunities abound, where our infrastructure
is robust and resilient, and where the rule of law prevails. But our vision for Lagos goes beyond our physical
infrastructure and economic indicators. Our vision is for a Lagos that is a beacon of cultural vibrancy, intellectual
prowess, and humanistic values.
“A Lagos that not only drives the economic engine of Nigeria but also enriches the soul of our nation. As we embark on this journey, we remember the timeless words of Mahatma Gandhi, that “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” I pledge, as your Governor, to lose myself in the service of Lagos State, to work tirelessly for the well-being of every Lagosian, and to strive for a Lagos that we can all be proud of,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu said it was in line with this resolve that he was pleased to announce that “we are taking our THEMES governing agenda to the next level, in this our Second Term. T.H.E.M.E.S, as you already know, stands for
Transportation and Traffic Management; Health and Environment; Education and Technology; Making Lagos State a 21st Century Megacity, Entertainment & Tourism; and Security & Governance.
“Henceforth, it will be known as “T.H.E.M.E.S+”, the “plus” representing the incorporation of an intensified focus, in these next four years, on Social Inclusion, Gender Equality and Youth. In other words, we are strengthening and
reinforcing THEMES with a ‘No One Left Behind’ philosophy.
“No one will be left behind on account of their social status, gender or young age; we will design all our policies and programs to ensure that everyone is carried along and catered to. This is our solemn promise to you,” he added.
