Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday led Lagosians on a countdown into 2019 with an assurance that the government would deliver more life changing projects in 2019 for the greater benefit of all residents.
Governor Ambode, who spoke at the grand finale of the 2018 One Lagos Fiesta (OLF) held at the Eko Atlantic City in Victoria Island, said though 2018 was a great year for the state, the New Year holds greater promises for all.
“I want to thank God for giving us this New Year and also thank all residents of the State for being peaceful and for cooperating with our government in delivering services in 2018 and we are ready to take Lagos to the next level,” he said.
Ambode said irrespective of the fact that 2019 is an election year, Lagos would witness more prosperity as the enabling environment for the economy to thrive had already been firmly established.
“I want you to know that 2019 has a lot in stock for all of us and we must stand up for a better Nigeria and a greater Lagos.
“I believe the GDP of Lagos will grow and I believe irrespective of what is happening, Lagos remains the most prosperous State in Nigeria and it can only get better,” the governor said.
He also assured that he would leave no stone unturned to ensure that ongoing capital projects are completed before the expiration of his tenure in May.
Ambode also seized the occasion to urge Lagosians to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari in the February 16 presidential election and for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in the March 2 election.
According to him, victory for both and all other candidates of the party would continue the positive economic trajectory the country and the state in particular has witnessed since 2015.
“It is the best interest of all of us to re-elect President Muhammadu Buhari and we assure the president that we would deliver Lagos for him come 2019.
“In Lagos, we must continue with the plan that has worked and vote Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the next governor of Lagos State,” he said.
The 2018 OLF with the theme A December To Remember continued in its fine tradition of holding simultaneously in five locations in Agege, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe just as it attracted thousands of participants and millions of viewers across the world.
High point of the grand finale at the Eko Atlantic City venue was the spectacular display of fireworks and the raffle draw which saw Ayodeji Omoboye, a resident in Ikorodu, emerge winner of a brand new car while other residents went home with consolation prizes.
