Obafemi Hamzat, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for governor of Lagos State, has committed to enforcing state laws designed to prevent arbitrary rent increases. He emphasized that landlords would only be allowed to collect one year’s rent from tenants, reiterating the government’s dedication to upholding the provisions of the Lagos State Real Estate Registration Agency Law.
Hamzat made this promise during a governorship debate organized by the Nigeria Debate Consortium. He is currently serving as the Deputy Governor of Lagos State.
In addition to his pledge regarding rental agreements, Hamzat highlighted the government’s efforts to enhance housing access. He noted the creation of 24 housing estates over the past eight years and promised to increase the availability of mortgage facilities for residents. Furthermore, he stated plans to complete ongoing housing projects across various regions of the state.
Hamzat also addressed environmental concerns, calling Lagos’s drainage system “fantastic” but stressing the importance of maintaining it to prevent blockages and ensure water drainage into creeks. In transportation, he outlined initiatives to improve mobility in the state, including a target of moving one million passengers daily through a fleet of 4,000 compressed natural gas buses. Additionally, he mentioned plans to increase water transportation with 77 electric ferries.
On healthcare, Hamzat announced that the government is building more hospitals to enhance medical service access, aiming to increase the number of primary healthcare centers from 87 to 150, which will operate around the clock.
