Lagos4Lagos Movement Still Strong After 2023 Elections – Olajide Adediran
Kehinde Adeleye
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has pledged to prioritise the welfare of residents if elected governor in 2027.
Adediran, who is also the Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, made the commitment on Saturday while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the 8th Annual Ramadan Lecture held in Ikeja.
According to him, the primary responsibility of government is to improve the quality of life of its citizens.
He stated that if given the opportunity to lead the state, his administration would introduce policies aimed at enhancing the living standards of residents across Lagos.
Adediran emphasised that government should concentrate on creating an enabling environment for economic growth rather than directly engaging in business activities.
He added that addressing the current economic challenges faced by residents would require targeted investments in critical sectors such as infrastructure, education and healthcare.
The APC chieftain also spoke about the resilience of members of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, noting that the group has remained united for nearly a decade despite setbacks experienced after the 2023 general elections.
“We didn’t just start today. After the 2023 elections, many expected that I would tell our supporters to disperse because of what happened, but we see that experience as a test of faith. I never asked anyone to go home, and we continue to hold our meetings at Liberty House,” he said.
Adediran further noted that no individual from the Badagry Division has governed Lagos State since its creation, expressing hope that the aspiration of people from the area could eventually become a reality.
At the event, the guest lecturer, Abdulhakeem Muhammadu Awwal, delivered a lecture titled “Economic Empowerment and Poverty Alleviation: The Islamic Perspective.”
He called for the establishment of a more organised system for managing Zakat, urging authorities to set up committees comprising technocrats to oversee the transparent distribution of the funds.
According to him, such a structure would ensure that Zakat resources are effectively channelled towards entrepreneurship, education, healthcare and support for vulnerable members of society.
