Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has said that in spite of the economic situation and gloomy projection, he was focused and taking the state to a greater level.
The governor said this at the Christmas Eve dance organised by Island Club, Lagos on Thursday, December 24.
In a statement signed by Habib Aruna, the chief press secretary to the governor on Friday, December 25, Ambode expressed confidence in the implementation of the N662, 558,000 ‘People’s Budget’ for Year 2016, which he presented to the House of Assembly a fortnight ago, will engender more significant progress in the coming year.
“The indicators for 2016 are not encouraging but we are very confident that our State will record significant progress. We will introduce measures to increase our revenues and allocate resources to the areas of greater good. We have had several good meetings with investors who are keen to come and do business in Lagos State”.
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“The revenue derived from the Federal Allocation has been on the decline and is expected to decline further. So while, the indicators say that there will be less revenue, inflation and job cuts, we are quietly confident about 2016. We are inspired to face the challenges and prepared to maximise the opportunities that will unfold.”
He thanked the club for contributing their quota towards the development of the state.
“As we look forward to the challenges of 2016, I can confidently say that many of the people who will shape the year are seated here.
“As a well-respected body comprising eminent and distinguished Lagosians, I am aware that the prosperity and progress of Lagos State is your concern. It is also my concern and priority because that is the assignment I have been given by the good people of this State. Together, we will make this happen”, Governor Ambode said.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), with Senator Oluremi Tinubu (left) and Chairman, The Island Club, Mr. Oladipo Okpeseyi, SAN (right), during the Island Club 2015 Christmas Eve Dance at the Peacock Hall, Island Club, Onikan, Lagos, on Thursday, December 24, 2015.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, discussing with Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Past Chairman of Island Club, Chief Musiliu Olaiya Anibaba, during the Island Club 2015 Christmas Eve Dance at the Peacock Hall, Island Club, Onikan, Lagos, on Thursday, December 24, 2015.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (left), being presented with a plaque as the Grand Commander of the Order of Peacock (GCOP) of Island Club by the Chairman of Island Club, Mr. Oladipo Okpeseyi, SAN, during the Island Club 2015 Christmas Eve Dance at the Peacock Hall, Island Club, Onikan, Lagos, on Thursday, December 24, 2015.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), being presented with a plaque as the patron of the Island Club by Past Chairman of the Club, Chief Femi Adeniyi-Williams (left), during the Island Club 2015 Christmas Eve Dance at the Peacock Hall, Island Club, Onikan, Lagos, on Thursday, December 24, 2015. With them is the Chairman, Island Club, Mr. Oladipo Okpeseyi, SAN.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), being presented with a plaque as the patron of the Island Club by Past Chairman of the Club, Chief Femi Adeniyi-Williams (left), during the Island Club 2015 Christmas Eve Dance at the Peacock Hall, Island Club, Onikan, Lagos, on Thursday, December 24, 2015. With them is the Chairman, Island Club, Mr. Oladipo Okpeseyi, SAN.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (left), being presented with a plaque as the Grand Commander of the Order of Peacock (GCOP) of Island Club by the Chairman of Island Club, Mr. Oladipo Okpeseyi, SAN, during the Island Club 2015 Christmas Eve Dance at the Peacock Hall, Island Club, Onikan, Lagos, on Thursday, December 24, 2015.
Meanwhile, Governor Ambode of Lagos unveiled plans to transform Ebute-Meta into a tourist haven by establishing a recreation park on the stretch of land overlooking the lagoon, adjacent to the Adekunle axis of the Third Mainland Bridge.
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