2027: Hamzat Unveils 100-Point Manifesto, Makes Fresh Promises on Transport, Healthcare, Education
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election, Obafemi Hamzat, has unveiled a 100-point manifesto, outlining proposed interventions in transportation, healthcare, education, housing, security and economic development.
Hamzat presented the manifesto, titled The Lagos Promise (Ileri Eko), at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly the National Theatre, in Iganmu, Lagos, on Friday, October 30.
The incumbent Deputy Governor said the document was designed to provide measurable commitments through which residents could assess his performance if elected governor.
The manifesto contains 100 pledges organised around seven pillars: People First, Renewal, Opportunity, Machinery of Government, Inclusion, Security and Resilience, and Everyday Dignity.
Of the 100 pledges, 87 are described as firm commitments within the powers of the Lagos State Government, while the remaining 13 are aspirations requiring collaboration with the Federal Government, judicial authorities and other stakeholders.
Among the major proposals is an expansion of the state’s public bus fleet from 1,000 to 4,000 vehicles, with a target of transporting one million passengers daily.
Hamzat also promised to extend the Blue Line rail service to Okokomaiko, establish an interchange connecting the Blue and Red rail lines at the National Theatre Station and work with the Federal Government to advance the proposed Green Line from Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
On water transportation, he proposed dredging an additional 140 kilometres of waterways, improving ferry services and acquiring 75 additional electric vessels.
In healthcare, the APC candidate pledged to increase the number of maternal and child centres from 10 to 15 and expand enrolment in the state’s Ilera Eko health insurance scheme to cover one in every three Lagos residents.
He also promised to deliver the 150-bed Massey Children’s Hospital and a 280-bed general hospital, complete the ongoing 150-bed Shomolu General Hospital project and establish additional general hospitals in Ogombo and Ibeju-Lekki.
The proposed projects, alongside other healthcare interventions, are expected to provide an additional 580 hospital beds.
Hamzat further outlined plans to upgrade 100 primary healthcare centres and recruit more healthcare professionals.
In education, he promised to strengthen public school learning, improve teacher development and review the compensation packages of Lagos State workers, particularly teachers.
He also proposed establishing a University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Lagos and expanding technical and vocational training opportunities for young people.
On housing, Hamzat pledged to introduce homeownership arrangements requiring an initial deposit of 10 per cent, single-digit mortgage interest rates and longer repayment periods.
He also promised to improve neighbourhood security by expanding the operations of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency, alongside increased streetlight and CCTV coverage.
The manifesto includes proposals to improve access to potable water, strengthen waste management and expand economic opportunities for small businesses.
Hamzat said his proposed administration would focus on translating the commitments into measurable improvements in residents’ daily lives.
At the event, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu expressed support for his deputy’s governorship ambition, describing him as an experienced public servant who had participated in major decisions and projects under the current administration.
The governor also advocated continuity in the state’s development plans, citing Hamzat’s years of working with him in government.
The 2027 governorship election will provide an opportunity for voters to assess the candidates’ proposals and decide who should lead Lagos State for the next four years.
