A leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has commended Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for the developmental strides recorded in the state over the past six years.
However, Showunmi urged Sanwo-Olu to intensify efforts to address the growing environmental challenges confronting the state.
In a statement issued to congratulate Sanwo-Olu on his 60th birthday, Showunmi acknowledged the governor's good governance and service to the people but emphasized the need for Sanwo-Olu to ensure compliance with the state's Master plan and raise the bar against environmental degradation. Showunmi warned that the governor cannot allow Lagos State to become a 'mega slum' under his watch.
Showunmi encouraged Sanwo-Olu to build on the good works of his predecessors, including President Bola Tinubu and former Governors Akinwumi Ambode and Babatunde Raji Fashola, to address environmental challenges.
He urged the governor to take bold action to fix environmental issues in the state, particularly in the remaining two years of his tenure.
“Let the work of Tokunbo Wahab be front and centre and top priority. We know our history of Lagos, and we thank God for the development so far.
The time is now to force compliance with the master plan in such a way that whoever comes after you will not need to apologise for trying to build a modern city.
“What must be pulled down should be pulled down. What must be provided for the greater good of the people must be provided for the good of the people.
“Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu started the vision, Fashola deepened the framework, Ambode drove it deeper into places that the poor live in; it is now on your shoulders to sanitise the built-up areas.
“Lagos must not be a mega slum. It is not a no man’s land! It is a land for all persons who wish to live and strive in the biggest economic city-state in Africa. Sparkle like a Diamond. Many happy returns.”
