Sanwo-Olu seeks Assembly’s backing to complete ongoing projects
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to the State House of Assembly for continued support to enable his administration to complete ongoing projects across the state. The governor made
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to the State House of Assembly for continued support to enable his administration to complete ongoing projects across the state.
The governor made the appeal at the 19th Executive and Legislative Parley organised by the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island. The event, themed “Equal Participation in Governance,” highlighted the importance of collaboration in advancing the administration’s THEMES+ Agenda.
Sanwo-Olu commended the Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, and lawmakers for maintaining a cordial relationship with the executive arm since the inception of his administration.
He noted that the Assembly has played a critical role in enacting laws that provided the legal foundation for key government programmes, including those supporting transport reforms and infrastructure financing.
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According to him, legislative actions such as budget approvals, oversight functions, and constituency engagements have strengthened accountability and enhanced citizen participation in governance.
The governor stressed that his request for sustained support reflects a commitment to delivering on ongoing projects, noting that while some will be completed before the end of his tenure, others may be continued by the next administration.
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He assured that all strategic projects, particularly in transport infrastructure, would not be abandoned.
Sanwo-Olu also revealed plans to present a Legacy and Transition Bill to institutionalise key policy frameworks and ensure continuity beyond his tenure.
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In addition, he announced plans to convene a Citizens’ Assembly to promote inclusive governance, bringing together women, youths, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups to develop a roadmap for broader participation.
He added that the state government would publish a comprehensive report detailing its performance.
“We will publish a full, publicly accessible State of Lagos Report by the third quarter of this year — an honest, data-driven account of where we started, what we have achieved, and what remains,” he said.
He urged lawmakers to sustain their commitment in the final months of the administration, noting that pending legislation, oversight responsibilities, and budget processes were critical to the state’s development.
“As we approach transition, political pressures will intensify, and institutional focus can waver. We must resist that temptation. We were elected to govern until the last day of our mandates,” he said.
Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative, and Civic Engagement, Dr. Afolabi Tajudeen, said the office had continued to prioritize civic engagement as a tool for strengthening trust and accountability in governance.
He highlighted key interventions, including the Eko Cares financial assistance program, which he said had supported vulnerable residents in education, healthcare, and small-scale businesses.
Tajudeen added that the Mother, Infant and Child Development Programme had improved access to primary healthcare services, particularly for pregnant women in underserved communities, through nutritional support and awareness campaigns.
