Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, has released his manifesto, which outlines his detailed plans for the state if elected.
The Lagos State governorship election comes up on Saturday, February 6, 2027.
Hamzat, who is the current deputy governor of Lagos State, unveiled the 100-point manifesto on Friday, October 30, at the Wole Soyinka Centre in Iganmu. The manifesto is titled “The Lagos Promise.” It covers healthcare, education, job creation, infrastructure, youth empowerment, security, and governance structure.
The manifesto has seven key agenda and objectives, which are captured in the acronym PROMISE, which stands for People First, Renewal, Opportunity, Machinery of Government, Inclusion, Security and Resilience, and Everyday Dignity.
According to Hamzat, his perception and understanding of public needs were influenced by what he experienced in his formative years, citing proper drainage and stable electricity. He listed past contributions, including the Lagos digital map, residents’ register, single-digit mortgages, and inner roads. 87 out of his 100 promises are strong and practicable state commitments. The remaining 13 require support and collaboration with federal authorities.
First 100 Days and Probity
The manifesto sets strict targets for the first 100 days.
Hamzat promised an executive bill to create a Child Protection and Nutrition Agency. This agency will ensure every child under 18 is in school or learning a vocation. It will also ensure these children have sufficient food for their mental and physical growth. A Lagos State Service Delivery Office will be established to publish baseline figures and track government progress.
Hamzat also proposed a state wealth fund to preserve resources for future generations. The fund will be managed by an independent board. For accountability, he proposed an independent performance council. This body will review the government’s actions and report to residents. An annual scorecard will juxtapose his promises against actual results.
He also promised service charters for government offices. These offices will serve as ombudsmen that will attend to the complaints of residents within 48 hours, provide answers within seven days, and resolve issues within 30 days.
Security , Housing, and Transport
For transport, Hamzat said if elected, he would implement a comprehensive and robust transport system. He promised to extend the Blue Line rail to Okokomaiko. He said he would collaborate with the federal government for the extension of the Green Line from Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone. He promised to connect the Blue and Red rail lines at the National Theatre. He pledged to dredge an additional 140 kilometres of water corridors, procure 75 riverine vessels, and optimise ferry routes. His government will introduce integrated ticketing for all transport modes.
For road works, he will prioritise inner roads alongside local councils. He promised to accelerate work on the coastal road along the Lekki-Epe axis.
On housing, he promised to partner with a private firm to build new homes. He proposed mortgages requiring a 10 per cent deposit with single-digit interest rates. On security, he promised to expand the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency to all wards.
Healthcare and Education
The health sector is a key part of the manifesto.
Hamzat pledged to increase maternal and child centres from six to 15. He also pledged to build two new general hospitals in Ogombo and Ibeju-Lekki. The manifesto highlights ongoing projects, including the 150-bed Massey Children’s Hospital and the 150-bed Shomolu General Hospital. Another facility will offer 280 beds.
Furthermore, he promised to give 100 primary healthcare centres a facelift, equip them with state-of-the-art facilities and hire more medical staff.
For education, Hamzat promised to improve public primary schools. He will strengthen the EkoEXCEL programme to boost teaching outcomes. He promised to build a University of Medicine and Health Sciences. The candidate also said priority will be given to technical training. He promised to keep children in school and review teachers’ compensation. He stated that teachers’ pay must be commensurate with the work demanded of them.
Job Creation and Environment
Hamzat stated that businesses will create the most jobs in Lagos, adding that his government will focus on removing obstacles and bottlenecks that impede entrepreneurship and business creation. He proposed a single schedule for local government charges. Small businesses will get easier permits and a defined share of state procurement.
He disclosed that the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund previously provided N15 billion to 21,000 businesses, creating 300,000 jobs. He promised a vocational placement scheme. Technical students will spend six to 12 months with employers, with the state paying 40 per cent of their stipends.
On the environment, Hamzat set a 95 per cent waste collection target using private sector operators. He promised to complete waste transfer stations at Olusosun and Solous III. He will also deliver a waste-to-energy facility in Agbowa. He promised to integrate 30,000 informal waste sorters into the formal system. He said the state will train, equip, and pay them properly.
