Waste managers endorse Hamzat for Lagos Governor
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) yesterday endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, for the Lagos State governorship seat in next year’s general election. Members
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) yesterday endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, for the Lagos State governorship seat in next year’s general election.
Members of the association, in one voice, announced their support for Hamzat during a meeting of the association at Mayfair Hall, Alausa.
National President of the association, Dr. Olugbenga Adebola, stated that the decision was in line with the position of their Grand Patron, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom he said has consistently supported capable and experienced leadership for Lagos State.
According to him, AWAMN has benefitted immensely from President Tinubu and Lagos State Government, hence their decision to back his choice.
Dr Adebola described Hamzat as a seasoned technocrat and administrator whose track record in governance and public service sets him apart as a capable successor to lead the state.
According to him, Hamzat’s experience spans critical sectors of governance, having served under successive administrations in Lagos State. He recalled that Hamzat held key positions, including Commissioner for Science and Technology and later Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure during the administrations of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Babatunde Raji Fashola.
He noted that in these roles, Hamzat played pivotal parts in driving infrastructural development and technological advancement across the state.
Adebola further highlighted that Hamzat currently serves as Deputy Governor under Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a position in which he has continued to contribute to policy formulation and implementation. He emphasized that Hamzat’s consistent involvement in governance over the years demonstrates not only experience but also deep institutional knowledge of the workings of Lagos State.
“He has shown capacity, competence, and tenacity in every office he has occupied. His contributions to project development and governance have been instrumental to the successes recorded under different administrations,” he said.
The AWAMN president also described Hamzat as a professional with strong leadership qualities, noting his technical expertise, humility, and responsiveness to the needs of Lagos residents.
He added that Hamzat’s role in the socio-economic development of the state, particularly in infrastructure and public service delivery, has set a benchmark worthy of continuity.
Calling on other professional bodies and stakeholders in Lagos State to rally behind Hamzat’s aspiration, Adebola expressed confidence that the state would remain in safe hands under his leadership.
He concluded by urging members of the association and the wider public to support Hamzat’s governorship ambition, stressing that his track record, integrity, and vision position him as a strong candidate for the job.
