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Lagos PDP Guber Aspirant Promises Transformative Leadership


Unveils ‘Àtuntọ Èkó 1.0’

A leading governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Prince Laja Adeoye, has launched his comprehensive policy document ahead of the 2027 elections.

The document is titled: ‘Better Lagos Agenda 2027, alternatively termed Àtuntọ Èkó 1.0 (Re-Engineering Lagos for Inclusive Prosperity).

In a statement announcing the launch, Adeoye’s team described Àtuntọ Èkó 1.0 as a blueprint demonstrating the aspirant’s preparedness to tackle key challenges facing Lagos, including infrastructure, economic opportunities, security, education, healthcare, and sustainable development.

He said the initiative seeks to re-engineer the state into a megacity that all residents can be proud of, moving away from the status quo toward efficient, accountable, and innovative governance.

According to him, the document outlines his vision, detailed roadmap, and actionable strategies aimed at delivering transformative, people-centred governance that addresses the needs of Lagosians and fosters inclusive prosperity across the state.

“The document will be made available to the public and our party as a formal proposal.

“It highlights our commitment to delivering the transformative and people-centred development that Lagosians truly deserve.”

Adeoye, a real estate entrepreneur and Managing Director of Fendini limited his commitment to disrupt the present political order and give Lagosians a better deal in 2027 was unwavering.

He said the APC had failed in all aspects of government, adding that 2027 is the appointed to change in the state.

Adeoye said he had been engaging stakeholders,including including PDP local government chairmen, party elders,professionals and ordinary residents on his ambition and that the support and solidarity had been massive.

“We are very impressed with the massive support we have received so far.We strongly believe,with the support of everyone,we will bring about the change Lagosians have been yearning for in 2027,” he said.

Speaking on his plans for a better Lagos as highlighted in the document, Adeoye said challenges of electricity supply, transportation,heath,housing and other critical sectors wil be holistically addressed with him as governor.

On plans to improve power supply in the state, Adeoye said he would boost power generation and distribution through a comprehensive Independent Power Project (IPP) initiative, inclusive of Renewable Energy farm.

He said he would establish Independent Power Plants across all five divisions of Lagos State.

According, the projects will be supported by a dedicated state-owned power grid to ensure reliable and stable electricity supply.

“Priority in power distribution will be given to business clusters, industrial zones, and residential areas, while subsidy will be given to low income clusters, with the goal of significantly boosting productivity, improving quality of life, and stimulating job creation across the state,” he said.

On social services and emergency response,Adeoye pledged to strengthen emergency response and public safety by constructing fully equipped Emergency Response Centres in all 20 Local Government Areas of Lagos State.

According to him,each centre will house a fire service station,medical emergency stations and other essential emergency utilities.

“These centres will enable rapid response to emergencies, protect lives and property, and enhance the overall safety and security of residents in every part of the state,” he said.

On Housing, Adeoye as an expert in real estate development,said he would build affordable mass housing in all the the divisions of Lagos, while also making a deliberate effort to re-integrate indigenous people of Lagos who are economically disadvantaged, and have moved out of Lagos to suburbs, outskirts back to Lagos metropolis and empower them through job offer, proper placement.



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