‘Ambode has reduced poverty’

A Lagos-based group, Asiwaju National Forum, says the
state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has been able to
reduce poverty in Lagos State in just three months.
The group, therefore, lauded Ambode’s style of governance
which has given more power to the civil servants in the
state.
The coordinator of the group, Seyi Bamigbade, said this in a
statement, on Monday.
He said through the revival of dilapidated infrastructure in
Lagos, Ambode had moved Lagos closer to attaining the
Lagos Vision 2020.
The Lagos Vision 2020 a 10-year development plan which is
aimed at rapid social and infrastructural development,
provision of employment and poverty reduction.
According to the coordinator of the group, Seyi Bamigbade,
it important for Lagosians to continue to keep faith with
the man who is already fulfilling his campaign promises.
He said Ambode’s approach to governance in relation to the
civil service is better than that of his predecessor,
Babatunde Fashola.
He added, “Ambode’s style of governance is significantly
different from his predecessor’s because unlike Fashola,
Ambode allows heads of agencies to take initiatives and
react to issues as professionals. He is also engaging the civil
service more than what we saw in the administration of the
former governor.”
“He has also demonstrated his commitment to the
development plan of the state anchored on social
development and security, infrastructural and economic
development as well as sustainable environment.”