By; RAYMOND TEDUNJAYE, Lagos
Following the ranking of Lagos as the best 19th city to live in, by Timeout and Forbes magazines, a pan Lagos group, the Lagos People’s Assembly (LPA), has commended Governor Babajide Sanwoolu and other past governors for building and leaving behind befitting legacies in the state of excellence.
LPA in its reaction, commended the organizers of the ranking for their commitment and sincerity in dispassionately assessing the cities to arrive at appropriate result.
In a statement signed by by Gbenga Soloki, the LPA praised Governor Sanwo-Olu for his brilliance and tenacity of purpose since assumption of office, which has made him to continue the footprint of his predecessors , which has incredibly added solid program to the state
The group further appreciated the commitment of past Governors of the state like late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TInubu, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola and Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for contributing positively to the development of Lagos state , stressing that posterity will not forget them
It however enjoined governor to continue to pursue a special status for Lagos using the federal lawmakers in the state to push the agenda, promising that LPA will be willing to join forces to ensure that the desired recognition is accorded
Further, it b called on the national assembly to complete as a matter of urgency the recognition of the thirty seven local council development areas created in the state since 2003, as all other requirements had been completed only for the national assembly to enlist them as substantive local governments areas
The group assured it will continue to partner with the state government to bring development and progress to the state.
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