Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on Thursday said the current reforms undertaken by President Bola Tinubu were necessary to reposition the country for economic growth.
The deputy governor who stated this at a special prayer session organised by the state government to mark his 60th birthday at Community Central Mosque, Alausa, urged Nigerians to be patient with the Tinubu-led administration that has taken bold steps to embark on wholistic economic reforms to revamp the economy.
Hamzat urged Nigerians to expect the gains from the current pains and ensure that the country does not disintegrate.
He lauded the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for his “dedication to the state, brotherliness, thoroughness and passion for the job.
“Just about two days ago, Mr. Governor was still telling me that Femi, that fourth mainland Bridge project must be done. The passion he brings to the jobs, to the state is uncommon.”
Hamzat explained that passion and hard work have made Lagos, a sub-national government executing big projects like the rail line projects only done by national governments.
In his goodwill message, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the prayer session attended by political bigwigs, traditional rulers, frontline clergymen, and members of the state’s executive council paid glowing tributes to his deputy and described Hamzat as a very hard working, dependable and loyal deputy.
He said contrary to the belief in some quarters that they will not be able to work together, they have both worked perfectly together to transform the state without rancor.
He said Hamzat’s administrative acumen, erudition, and dint of hard work had been noticed by all and sundry including his colleague governors, saying the bond between him and his deputy had transcended the current offices they occupy.