The governorship candidate of the African Action Congress in Lagos State, Engineer Oluwadamola Adesoca Sol-Nuyi, has in his manifesto pledged to create over 500,000 jobs and improve infrastructure across the state ahead of the 2027 election.
The
AAC candidate, whose campaign is themed “FAMILY FIRST • PEOPLE FIRST • LAGOS
FIRST” with the slogan “TAKE BACK LAGOS,” said his administration would focus
on improving the lives of residents through economic reforms, housing,
healthcare, education and transportation.
He
made this known while delivering his speech before party members and supporters
during an unveiling held in Ikorodu, Lagos.
With
the hall filled to the brim and the party leadership in the state backing the
candidate, Adesoca promised to take back what belongs to Lagosians from those
who have mismanaged the state over the years.
In the
preamble to the manifesto titled “The Adesoca Manifesto: Family First Agenda
for a New Lagos,” Adesoca said: “Lagos is blessed with extraordinary human and
economic resources. Yet millions of our people struggle daily with
unemployment, poor housing, insecurity, inadequate healthcare, traffic
congestion, environmental degradation, and declining living standards.”
He
added, the purpose of government is not merely to administer power but to
improve lives.
According
to him, the first pillar of his programme is an economic revolution aimed at
creating jobs and supporting businesses.
The
manifesto stated, “Create over 500,000 direct and indirect jobs,” adding that
the administration would launch the Lagos Enterprise Development Fund for SMEs,
provide low-interest loans to small businesses, establish industrial clusters
in Ikorodu, Epe, Badagry, Ikeja and Lagos East, and support technology and
innovation enterprises.
V On
education, Adesoca promised to upgrade public schools, recruit qualified
teachers and establish four Special Universities of Sports in Ikorodu, Epe,
Badagry and Surulere.
The
manifesto said the initiative is aimed at positioning Lagos as “Africa’s Sports
Capital.”
Adesoca
also pledged to tackle housing challenges through a Right to Housing
Policy, stating that housing is a human right.
Under
the policy, his administration pledged to end arbitrary and forced evictions,
expand affordable housing schemes and ensure the protection and redevelopment
of communities such as Makoko, Oworonshoki, Maidan-Orile and riverine
settlements.
On
infrastructure, the AAC candidate promised to reconstruct roads, improve
drainage systems, expand ferry transportation and upgrade rural and riverine
infrastructure.
“My
administration will be guided by one principle: FAMILY FIRST. A government that
protects families, creates opportunities, develops communities, and restores
hope.
“Together,
we can build a state that works for all and not just a privileged few.
Together, we can restore hope. Together, we can create a government that truly
belongs to the people,” he added.
The
party’s chairman, Olanrewaju Samson, rallied members to support the candidate,
describing him as a credible alternative in Lagos politics.
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