Agbaje Vows To Develop Lagos Maritime Sector If Elected Governo

The governorship candidate of the
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for
Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje, Saturday,
promised to develop the maritime
sector of the state’s economy, so as to enhance the economic well-being of the people living in riverine areas of the state.

Addressing editors and heads of
various media houses during an
interactive session in Lagos, Agbaje
said if elected into office, he would
ensure that adequate facilities were
provided to enhance fishing and
maritime business.

He noted that the state had the
potential to reap from the vast ocean
and maritime resources it has, but for lack of adequate planning and
attention to the area by government.
If PDP wins in Lagos, Agbaje said the government would focus on the
provision of quality healthcare,
security and education.

He promised to introduce a health
insurance scheme that would cover all citizens, in addition to providing
adequate health facilities in the state.

Agbaje also decried ‘multiple taxation’ being imposed on market women and other businesses in the state. He promised to address the situation if voted into office.

He also promised that a government
led by him, would dedicate five
percent of the budget of all ministries to youth programmes that will ensure a brighter future for youths through education and skills acquisition.

The PDP candidate also promised to
address the problem of housing in the state.

He said 150, 000 houses would be
provided over a period of four years.
Agbaje promised that no “vested
interest”, would control Lagos under
him, adding that all government
programmes and policies would not
be shrouded in any form of secrecy.