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Obey Traffic Rules, Pay Taxes To Help Build A Better Lagos, Sanwo-Olu Tells Lagos Residents
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged residents of the state pay taxes and adhere to laws to help build a better state.
The governor made the charge on Sunday during the 24th annual New Year Thanksgiving of the state at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.
“Today, at the 24th Annual Thanksgiving Service, I emphasized the importance of adhering to laws for a thriving society. From paying taxes to obeying traffic rules, every action counts in building a better Lagos,” Sanwo-Olu said.
“There is, indeed, so much to be grateful for. As we raise our voices in praise, adoration and supplication, let us also remember to continue to commit Lagos State and Nigeria to God, for his guidance, and his mercies.
“Let us also continue to pray for all of us who have been given the privilege to serve as leaders, in various capacities in government. We need divine wisdom and grace, as we make multitudes of decisions that will have an impact on the lives of the people.”
He, however, stated that his administration would continue to strive to make it easier for law-abiding citizens to thrive.
“Last year witnessed the historic commencement of commercial operations for the first phase of the Blue Line of our Lagos Rail Mass Transit,” he told the gathering.
“Work is already in progress to ensure that the second phase, the extension of the rail line from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko, is completed in the life of this administration.
“I am very pleased to say that very soon, within the next few months in fact, we will witness the formal launch and commencement of operations of the much-anticipated Red Line, from Oyingbo to Agbado.
“Furthermore, we are working very hard to finalize the project financing that will enable the construction of the Fourth Mainland Bridge, which will be one of the longest bridges in Africa, when completed.”
Former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, and their wives at the Lagos State Government New Year’s Thanksgiving Service
The service was attended by Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Ibijoke; Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and his wife, Oluremi; the immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and wife, Bolanle and Ogun State First Lady, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun.
Other attendees include the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, represented by the Chairman of House on Home Affairs, Jubril Abdulkareem; Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, former deputy governors, religious and traditional leaders, public office holders and politicians, among others.
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