Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has outlined plans to improve the welfare of workers across the state through the Lagos PROMISE agenda, with a focus on affordable transportation, improved housing access and better working conditions for teachers, healthcare professionals and other essential workers.
Hamzat, who is a candidate for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election, disclosed this in a recent statement shared on his social media platform, where he emphasised the importance of making everyday life more comfortable for people who provide essential services to residents.
Under the proposed agenda, the deputy governor said his administration would explore more affordable and convenient transportation options for workers, while reviewing transport allowances for teachers to ease the financial burden associated with daily commuting.
He also highlighted plans to make housing more accessible and closer to workplaces for doctors, nurses and other essential workers. According to him, reducing the distance between workers’ homes and their places of employment would help minimise commuting stress, improve productivity and support a healthier work-life balance.
Hamzat noted that although transportation allowances and housing accessibility might appear to be ordinary concerns, they have significant effects on workers’ daily lives and overall performance.
He stressed that those responsible for educating children, providing healthcare and keeping essential public services running deserve adequate support and an environment that allows them to perform their duties effectively.
The deputy governor further acknowledged that while Lagos State remains an attractive place to live and work, there is still room for improvement, particularly in addressing the challenges faced by people who contribute directly to the development and well-being of communities.
He maintained that his vision is to build a Lagos where workers are not only recognised for their contributions but are also supported through policies that improve their living standards.
The Lagos PROMISE agenda places workers’ welfare among its priorities, with proposed interventions targeting transportation costs, housing accessibility and improved conditions for essential service providers.
The announcement comes as political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State. Hamzat’s proposals signal an emphasis on people-centred policies, particularly those addressing the everyday economic and social challenges facing the state’s workforce.
If implemented, the proposed measures could provide relief for teachers, healthcare workers and other public service personnel while contributing to a more productive and supportive working environment across Lagos State.
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