Governorship candidates debate: Hamzat’s Specific promises to Lagosians
At the Lagos Governorship Debate on November 8, 2026, APC candidate and Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, presented his development agenda under the banner The Lagos PROMISE, built around seven governance pillars.
His key proposals can be summarised as follows:
Hamzat’s seven-point agenda for Lagos
1. People First: Prioritise residents’ welfare and make government policies responsive to their needs.
2. Renewal: Sustain infrastructure development, including extending the Blue Line to Okokomaiko and connecting the Red Line to the National Theatre.
3. Opportunity: Expand economic opportunities and improve access to affordable housing through a mortgage system that allows families to spread payments over several years.
4. Machinery of Government: Improve government efficiency, institutional performance and service delivery.
5. Inclusion: Expand access to healthcare and other essential services, particularly for underserved communities.
6. Security and Resilience: Strengthen public safety and improve Lagos’s capacity to respond to social and environmental challenges.
7. Everyday Dignity: Improve the daily living conditions of residents through better public services and infrastructure.
Specific promises made at the debate
| Sector | Hamzat’s proposals |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | Expand Ilera Eko from 1.4 million enrollees to cover one in every three Lagos residents. |
| Hospitals | Complete Massey Children’s Hospital, Ojo and Somolu General Hospitals. |
| Healthcare facilities | Expand capacity across nine general hospitals and introduce round-the-clock services at more primary healthcare centres. |
| Housing | Introduce accessible mortgages and complete ongoing housing estates. |
| Rail transportation | Extend the Blue Line to Okokomaiko and connect the Red Line to the National Theatre. |
| Workers’ welfare | Improve training and welfare for healthcare workers. |
The central message
Hamzat’s argument was that his experience as Deputy Governor, understanding of Lagos and knowledge of government operations position him to continue the state’s development.
He presented The Lagos PROMISE as a framework for building on existing achievements while improving healthcare, housing, transportation, security and economic opportunities.
