The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared that 2024 will see a strong push towards enforcing laws and regulations to protect lives and property in the state.
Speaking during the annual Lagos State Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu said, “Without adherence to the rule of law, no society can guarantee progress and prosperity.”
In a press statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, the governor promised that his administration will prioritise the successful implementation of major projects this year, in line with his administration’s development agenda.
“This year will also be an important one for us in terms of enforcement of the various laws and regulations that have been meticulously crafted to safeguard our lives and property.
“I, therefore, want to implore each and every one of us, as Lagosians, to play our part in respecting and obeying the laws of the land. From paying our taxes to obeying traffic rules to disposing of our waste responsibly to speaking up when we see other people breaking the law. These are all responsibilities that we carry as good people of Lagos State,” Sanwo-Olu was quoted by the CPS.
“On our part, as government, we will continue to strive to make it easier for you to be law-abiding. Our transport reforms are all aimed at improving the commuting experience for all Lagosians, just as our Emergency Hotlines are there to make it easy for you to ‘say something if you see something,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
He said he will sign the 2024 Lagos budget into law this week, describing it as an “important milestone” for delivering his promises to Lagosians.
“This week, by the special grace of God, I will sign into law the 2024 Lagos State Appropriation Bill, passed a few days ago by our hardworking and committed Lagos House of Assembly. The signing of that Budget will mark an important milestone in the delivery of all that we have promised you, the people of Lagos, this year.
“Indeed, all Lagosians have so much to look forward to this year 2024, which is also the first full year of our second and final term in office. You are already familiar with our T.H.E.M.E.S+ development agenda, which will guide and propel all that we do for the progress and development of Lagos State,” Sanwo-Olu added. (Punch)