Obafemi Hamzat, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for governor of Lagos State, has announced a dual‑focus plan to improve the state’s transportation network and make housing more affordable for its residents.
During a campaign event, Hamzat pledged to expand Lagos’s transportation infrastructure, targeting upgrades to roads, rail links and public transit systems to ease congestion in the city’s busiest corridors.
He also outlined a new long‑term mortgage scheme aimed at reducing the cost of home ownership. The plan would offer extended repayment periods and lower interest rates to help more Lagosians purchase homes.
Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city and economic engine, faces significant challenges in both transport and housing. The candidate’s proposals seek to address these pressing issues as part of his broader vision for the state.
By coupling infrastructure development with affordable housing finance, Hamzat hopes to create a more accessible and livable environment for the city’s growing population.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
