The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, urged lawmakers, political leaders, and persons in public service to work together for the benefit of the populace on Monday.
If people accept politics without resentment, he said, political leaders and those in public office may learn a lot from one another’s experiences in various sections of the nation.
On Monday, Governor Sanwo-Olu delivered the advise while opening the Orochiri-Worukwo (waterlines) Flyover in Port Harcourt, which had been constructed in Rivers State under the leadership of Governor Nyesom Wike.
Sanwo-Olu praised Wike for his steadfast dedication to building physical infrastructure in Rivers State, stating that everyone has noticed his efforts and that they have given him the nickname “Mr. Projects” both within and outside of Rivers State.
He also expressed his congratulations to the people of Rivers State on the construction of a significant infrastructure project that would undoubtedly improve their lives and eventually serve as a stepping stone to greater social and economic success.
Although Governor Nyesom Wike and I have different political views, our invitation today sends a very strong message that political leaders and politicians can work together despite differences in ideology and politics for the sake of their constituents.
Infrastructure initiatives are open to everyone, regardless of political affiliation. Regardless of your current or future voting intentions, they make everyone’s lives simpler.
Additionally, there is a strong message today about improving our ability to play politics without resentment.
My buddy and brother made a symbolic gesture that ought to be adopted as normal procedure across Nigeria.
Additionally, we have a lot to learn from one another and may transfer knowledge from one region of the nation to another.
In order to solve the problems of urban planning, transportation, climate change, security, revenue generation, business climate, and other issues, it is crucial that we invest a lot more effort into building institutional systems for sharing notes and learning from one other.
In the end, our goal as government officials is to improve the lives of the people and provide them the benefits of democracy. Governor Wike has undoubtedly spent the previous seven years concentrating on this, just as we have in Lagos, according to Sanwo-Olu.
“This Orochiri-Worukwo (Waterlines) Flyover is just one of several impactful projects that the Rivers State Government has delivered over the last seven years, under His Excellency,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said in praise of Governor Wike’s steadfast dedication to building physical infrastructure in Rivers State.
According to what I’ve been informed, there are now and previously finished big flyover projects totaling around a dozen.
I’m also aware that there are still a large number of projects in other sectors that will be formally commissioned throughout the term of this government.
As you can all see, the new flyover that is being dedicated today is a marvel of design and execution. It is over a kilometre long, has eight lanes in total, and is backed by a strong flood-control system and subterranean drainage. Wike is a governor who prioritises “Talk and Do.”
When discussing the link between the states of Rivers and Lagos, Governor Sanwo-Olu said that people are attracted to Lagos and Port Harcourt because these cities provide a wealth of economic possibilities and a chance to realise their aspirations.
Rivers and Lagos states have a lot in common, he remarked. We are both economically important cities with dense populations, and we face the same problems with a population that is expanding quickly, with urbanisation, with climate change, and with rising strain on our physical infrastructure. Both of us have quite large coasts and are surrounded by water.
But unlike Rivers, we remain optimistic that our own crude oil will eventually become available to us in significant amounts.
Every day, a sizable number of individuals go from all across the nation to Lagos and Port Harcourt in search of the abundance of economic prospects and the possibility of realising their aspirations.
“Our strategies for overcoming obstacles have also been similar, focused on funding initiatives like the Flyover that is being inaugurated today that will remove bottlenecks and increase our ability to withstand pressure.
It would undoubtedly enhance Port Harcourt residents’ commutes and, therefore, the quality of their lives.
They will be able to spend less time idling in traffic, freeing them more time for leisure and really useful pursuits.