As Lagos continues to confront the pressures of population growth, traffic congestion, housing costs and rising demand for public services, the state’s future development priorities remain a major subject of public discussion.
Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Lagos State Deputy Governor and the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for 2027, recently presented a policy agenda outlining proposed interventions across transportation, housing, technology, security, food distribution and access to justice.
According to a report published by Vanguard on October 13, 2026, Hamzat presented the agenda at an engagement organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Contact and Mobilisation Committee, Formal Sector for PBAT and KOH.
He described the proposals as commitments that should be assessed against measurable targets, allowing residents and businesses to evaluate implementation.
TRANSPORT AND URBAN MOBILITY
Transportation is among the most pressing challenges in Lagos. Hamzat identified traffic congestion and the need for alternative transport systems as major concerns, outlining proposals to expand bus services, improve terminals, develop rail infrastructure and strengthen water transportation.
He also discussed improvements to pedestrian walkways and public spaces, alongside measures to improve traffic junctions.
These priorities reflect the importance of connecting communities to employment, education, markets and essential services. Their impact will depend on delivery, affordability, safety and how effectively different transport systems connect with one another.
HOUSING, WATER AND BUSINESS GROWTH
Hamzat also outlined proposals to increase access to affordable housing through collaboration with private developers and to explore mortgage arrangements that could make home ownership more accessible to young people and low-income earners.
On water supply, he referred to an ongoing infrastructure project expected to improve access for millions of residents.
For businesses, the agenda includes harmonising levies and regulatory processes, strengthening support for small enterprises and developing industrial parks in Epe, Badagry, Ikorodu and Ojo.
He also highlighted the proposed expansion of Lagos’s fibre-optic network and support for Nigerian technology companies, recognising the growing role of digital infrastructure in economic activity.
FOOD SECURITY, SAFETY AND INCLUSION
Food distribution formed another part of the agenda. Hamzat discussed a food logistics hub and cold-chain infrastructure intended to reduce wastage and improve the movement of produce between farmers and markets.
His proposals also covered climate adaptation, drainage, security personnel, access to justice, child protection and support for women-led enterprises.
These areas affect the everyday lives of residents and require coordination between government agencies, communities, businesses and other institutions.
FROM PROPOSALS TO MEASURABLE RESULTS
The presentation provides residents with a set of stated priorities to examine as the 2027 governorship election approaches. The next step in assessing the agenda is to distinguish existing programmes from new proposals, identify implementation timelines and determine how results will be measured.
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry also emphasised the importance of reducing business costs, improving infrastructure and expanding access to capital and markets.
Ultimately, the value of any development agenda rests on its implementation. Residents will want to know whether commuting becomes easier, housing more accessible, businesses more productive and public services more responsive.
Hamzat’s presentation has placed these issues within the public conversation about Lagos’s next phase of development. Continued scrutiny of the details, funding and delivery of the proposals will help residents assess how they respond to the state’s needs.
The Youth Bureau’s proposed position is that the future of Lagos should be assessed not only by the scale of its infrastructure but also by whether residents, particularly young people, can secure meaningful work, build viable enterprises and participate in the state’s growth.
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