National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode as an epitome of creativity, intelligence and honesty in governance.
Tinubu, who spoke in Ikorodu at the official flag off of the SMART Transportation For Lagos Campaign said Ambode as a man who is extremely gifted in providing solutions to problems.
He said “He (Ambode) never gave excuses; he was always ready with solutions. He is a bundle of creativity, intelligence and honesty in governance.
“When we were thinking of whom to succeed Babatunde Raji Fashola as Lagos State Governor, Ambode himself never thought about it; we sought him out and I’m proud to be a grandfather.
“I have many of them who are extremely gifted and talented and I have no doubt that Fashola will succeed even as Minister. You can see portfolios they gave to our people here; the government is now put together by our chosen president to move Nigeria forward and I can conveniently say that Nigeria is in good hands.”
Ambode, shortly before he formally commissioned the Bus Rapid Transit extension project and flagged off of the 434 new BRT bus operations expressed optimism that Lagos commuters can now enjoy comfort.
He said “This government is committed to improving on the road transport network, the water transportation system, the public transport infrastructure and most importantly attract the needed investment to fund our Strategic Transport Master Plan (STMP), which is already being implemented.
“The strategic transport master plan is a 30-year plan that will deliver to us a truly world class integrated public transport system with Six Rail Lines, One Mono-Rail, 14 BRT corridors, Three Cable Car Corridors and 26 developed Water Routes.
“As part of this vision, we are working towards commencing operation of the first phase of the Blue Line Rail Project in the next 12 months so that Lagosians will start to feel the benefits of a world-class rail system.”