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The People First initiative, unveiled by Lagos gubernatorial candidate Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, outlines a comprehensive set of 15 promises aimed at improving governance for Lagos residents. Structured around four key themes – healthcare, education and human capital, community safety, and citizen services – the manifesto seeks to address the unique challenges faced by the rapidly growing population of Lagos.
In the realm of healthcare, five pledges focus on expanding medical infrastructure, personnel, insurance coverage, and services for vulnerable populations. Ambitious targets include the establishment of 9,000 doctors, two more general hospitals, 120 primary healthcare centers, and 15 maternal and child care facilities by 2031. These commitments seek to tackle the growing strain on public services due to rapid urbanization, but their success will hinge on ensuring adequate staffing, equipment, and financing alongside the physical expansion of facilities.
Within education, four pledges concentrate on enhancing learning outcomes, vocational training, tertiary education, and access to education. The EKOEXCEL program, which supports primary schools, is set to be expanded to secondary education, recognizing that early educational foundations impact later success. However, the manifesto also acknowledges the importance of equipping students with practical skills relevant to Lagos' evolving economy, where technology and other sectors are rapidly transforming job requirements.
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