Gbenga 'Gøld' Ølørunpomi

I took part in the Lagos State Governorship Debate and used the opportunity to share my vision for Lagos and speak about the practical steps we intend to take to improve the lives of our people. Leadership is about understanding what matters to people and making sure our plans respond to those needs. Healthcare remains a major priority. I want to expand Ilera Eko from its current 1.4 million enrollees to reach one in every three Lagosians. We will complete the Massey Children’s Hospital, Ojo and Somolu General Hospitals, expand capacity across our nine general hospitals and strengthen our primary healthcare centres, with more operating round the clock. This will go hand in hand with better training and welfare for our health workers. I also spoke about making homeownership easier for more families. Beyond completing our ongoing housing estates, we will introduce a more accessible mortgage system that allows people to spread their payments over several years. On transportation, we will stay the course with our rail development plans. The Blue Line will extend to Okokomaiko, while the Red Line will connect to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts at the National Theatre. These are not just promises about projects. They are about giving families better access to healthcare, creating more opportunities to own a home and making daily life easier for people across Lagos. This is what The Lagos PROMISE stands for: P for People First. R for Renewal. O for Opportunity. M for the Machinery of Government. I for Inclusion. S for Security and Resilience. E for Everyday Dignity. These seven pillars guide our commitment to putting people at the centre of governance, creating opportunities, improving infrastructure and building a Lagos where everyone has a chance to live a better life. I remain committed to listening to Lagosians, building on the progress we have made and delivering a future that works for all.