What Hamzat told Lagos public servants about choosing leaders ahead of 2027
Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has praised the state’s civil service for its role in sustaining governance and driving development, saying the machinery of government would not function effectively without the dedication of public servants.
Hamzat made the remarks on Saturday while addressing workers during the Lagos State Public Service Week celebration tagged “Work for Fitness”.
He said the contributions of public servants were critical to the delivery of government policies and programmes, urging them to recognise the importance of purposeful leadership as the state approaches the 2027 general elections.
“Lagosians are known for following the right leaders. You know that. We are in an election period, and it is important that we recognise the value of purposeful leadership and the contributions of those who make governance work,” Hamzat said.
He argued that good governance should go beyond promises of salary increases, stressing that public servants deserved respect, support and recognition as essential partners in the state’s development.
According to him, the civil service remains a major pillar of the administration’s governance framework and development agenda.
Hamzat acknowledged the progress recorded by the state but said the next phase of development should focus on ensuring that more households and businesses benefit from economic growth.
“What we need is how do we spread the prosperity more and more to touch every household and every business. That is our promise,” he said.
He also urged workers to take pride in their service, assuring them that their contributions to Lagos State were recognised.
“Be very proud as a civil servant in Lagos State Government. Be very proud because you have done well, you will do well, and we will appreciate it,” he added.
Earlier, former Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said the gathering provided an opportunity for public service leaders and policy implementers to reflect on the administration’s commitments and Hamzat’s proposed “Lagos Promise” to residents.
Muri-Okunola also urged public servants to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in the 2027 general elections, calling on them to support candidates of the APC.
“You all need to get your PVC to participate actively in the forthcoming elections. PVC for KOH and PVC for PBAT,” he said, referring to Hamzat and President Bola Tinubu.
Similarly, the Lagos State Head of Service, Olabode Agoro, pledged that public servants would mobilise votes for Tinubu’s re-election and Hamzat’s governorship bid in 2027.
Agoro encouraged workers to obtain their PVCs, describing the cards as essential instruments for exercising their democratic rights and participating in the electoral process.
“We the Lagos State Public Servant are going to pledge our vote to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and to Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as President of Nigeria and Governor of Lagos State respectively. We are promising votes come January and February 2027 for PBAT/KOH. This is our promise to you,” Agoro said.