By Aderonke Ojediran
Mr Dayo Alebiosu, Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructure Improvement, says the state’s waterfront agenda is pushed by legislation, imaginative and prescient and efficient planning.
Alebiosu mentioned on Friday that the agenda was not pushed by political concerns or private connections.
He spoke with journalists on Lagos State waterfront growth, regulation and planning.
The official mentioned that competence and intent, quite than sentiments or politics, had guided authorities choices within the sector.
“Waterfront is a technical house. Our focus is on legislation, planning and growth.
“It’s not about politics or the place anybody comes from,” he mentioned.
He cautioned in opposition to makes an attempt to politicise skilled appointments and coverage choices.
Alebiosu, a former member of the Federal Home of Representatives, mentioned there have been alternatives throughout the state and they need to be approached with imaginative and prescient quite than suspicion.
“There’s water in Kosofe. If growth can occur in Ilashe, it might occur elsewhere,” he mentioned.
The commissioner mentioned that areas resembling Ilashe remodeled by way of deliberate planning and funding.
Alebiosu mentioned he centered on long-term influence.
“The thoughts is probably the most fertile floor on the earth; no matter you drop there’ll develop,” he mentioned.
The commissioner emphasised the necessity to separate humanitarian interventions from political pursuits.
” We should additionally separate problems with governance from political pursuits. I choose quiet humanitarian interventions to public show.
“Why would you come to me privately for assist after which I flip round to publicise it? That doesn’t make sense to me,” he mentioned.
In accordance with him, the state now adopts an evidence-based strategy to help.
“We now increase funds collectively, interact immediately and ask for proof that the necessity is actual,” he mentioned.
Alebiosu urged constructive criticisms and discouraged deliberate provocation and damaging criticisms.
He reaffirmed the dedication of State Authorities to lawful waterfront growth, accountable governance and interventions pushed by intent, accountability and long-term worth.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Ijeoma Popoola
