Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on
Saturday graced the Lagos @ 50 Community Day and Carnival Celebrations,
assuring that his administration will continue to run an all inclusive
government where all Lagosians can have and feel a sense of belonging regardless
of party affiliation, creed or colour.
The Community Day and Carnival Celebrations was
held simultaneously in 20 venues spread across the local governments in the
State and featured series of fanfare activities including parade of various
street carnival group parade, traditional dancers, children calisthenics
display, dance competitions, among others.
Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Ago Hausa,
Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area venue, said that through the various
infrastructural upgrade in areas that were hitherto neglected, Government was
demonstrating that Lagos is a State of inclusion in which all law-abiding,
hardworking and honest persons will earn their fair rewards.
He said: “Almost two years after you gave our
party, the All Progressives Congress your vote, the majority who had their way
and the minority who had their say can attest to the fact that our government
has operated like the sun that shines brightly on everybody.”
While pledging his administration’s commitment to
continue to deliver the dividends of democracy, the Governor attributed the
successes the State has recorded in the last 50 years to the good citizens who
see Lagos as “a collective responsibility, an unfinished business that is
always developing capacity to serve the citizens by making them safer, happier
and wealthier”
Governor Ambode also said that the efforts of law
abiding citizens have given his administration the confidence and courage to
boldly combat the problems confronting the State.
“Whether it is crime, filth or social nuisance, we
have left no stone unturned because you have entrusted to us your lives, day
and night. I pledge, here and again, that we shall never betray that trust.
“So let us be merry even as we re-dedicate
ourselves to the journey towards greater prosperity that lies ahead of us. Let
our communities help our Local Council Development Areas and our Local
Government Areas to rise to the challenge of a greater Lagos of our dreams”.
He said the Community Day Celebration was devoted
to acknowledging the millions of families who live together and work together
to create communities of peace and bliss and who according to him is the most
important asset.
“It is a duty we owe because you are the men and
women who hold this State together; you are the workers who keep the industries
running; the traders who make our markets boom; the public officials who
support us to render services. Among you here today are people of diverse
professions, religions and ethnic backgrounds. We are all united by the great
citizenship that residing in Lagos State confers.
“I thank you for shouldering the responsibilities
of the good citizen of Lagos State. The citizen who is registered as a
resident, pays taxes, obeys our laws, supports our policies, protects our
projects and comes to the rescue of his neighbour in danger,” Governor Ambode
said.
The Governor who also graced the Lagos Island
Carnival at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) was treated to colourful display by
several local and international communities and ethnic groups as well as
acrobatic maneuvering by motorcycle stunt performers.
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