2023 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION; HON. HAKEEM ONIKOYI DICKSON PROMISES LAGOS RESIDENTS HIS BEST

 

2023 GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION;. HON. HAKEEM ONIKOYI DICKSON PROMISES LAGOSIANS HIS BEST

By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel 

Hon. Hakeem Olaogun Dickson is a known face  in Nigeria politics most especially in Lagos State where he served Surulere people as an   exceptional public servant in 1998.  As an outshined Executive Chairman of Surulere regardless of the intimidation from his boss Mr Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu , Mayor Hakeem Dickson stands out for  Excellent which earned him  Awards from Federal, State, Local Government as well from companies, individuals that knew his worth.

 Mayor Hakeem as fondly called, with his deputy Mrs Mojisola Afolayan recently  at a media parley reeled out his achievements  , Honorable affirmed to  the media that his ideas as Surulere Local Government Chairman back then is what makes Lagos till date.

The Governorship candidate of Accord Party comes 2023 general  election could not but proud of his inputs of job creation for over thousands  Surulere youths with his policy of NO TAX from companies within Surulere axis which made Surulere a crime free community, making Surulere roads motorable for his people with 24/7 of over 72  street light, making sure the senior citizens, women, disables, vulnerables, had  sense of belongings in his government by reaching out to them on monthly yearly basis as well as  kept  enough disabled busy within Surulere Local Government  . Mayor Dickson is a very libral person with the spirit of come let us do it together for a better Lagos .

 Hon. Hakeem Olaogun Onikoyi Dickson been of same paternal origin with Mama Abibatu Asabi Mogaji from the Onikoyi dynasty,  proudly said he is the best candidate for Lagosians comes 2023 for been the son of the soil,  he knows where shoes pinches, as his ideas of creating  Coker-Aguda, Itire local Council now generated 57 LCDAs in Lagos state as much as the introduction of SLEC ( Surulere Enforcement Corps)  is now known as LASTMA, moreso, Laison officers in Surulere's markets which is now KAI to mentioned but few.

The Accord Party Governorship candidate could not but unveiled his 7 point agendas for the betterment of Lagos residents as soon he assume office comes June 12,  2023: 

AGENDA #1 - Freedom and Restoration 

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Free from Autocratic rule, which is eminent within the Lagos State Government

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Settlement of all victims of the #EndSARS crises

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Implementation of the Supreme Court’s ruling to compensate people whose 

lands were taken by the state government

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Ensuring Local Government autonomy and dissolution of the joint account 

system

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Scrapping the payment of toll-gate fee within Lagos State.

● Action against climate change and global warming

● Creation and implementation of flooding prevention plans 

● Health care development and foreign partnerships

● Medical reforms and mental health awareness 

● Implementation of Vision Zero

● Safety in design with facility management systems in mind

● Awareness on ISO Certification

● 24 hours emergency response service in all local government areas. 

AGENDA #2- Health, Safety and 

Environment

AGENDA #3- Security, Finance, and Insurance

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Fight crime, cultism, robbery, and ethnic clashes in Lagos 

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The introduction of 24 hours park, campus, local government, state, senatorial 

policing

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Judicial reforms

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Compulsory insurance in all building and tall building management

● Tax reforms

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Small- and medium-scale business empowerment

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Financial and business empowerment for persons living with (special) diasbilities

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Strong response to gender-based violence and human trafficking 

AGENDA #4- Information, Communication, and 

Technology

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Real-time and seamless electronic communication

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Data Analytics 

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Tech-Related Empowerment Scheme 

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Meteorology 

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Establishment of Toll-free numbers in each local government

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Forensic sciences will be introduced and utilised

AGENDA #5- Education

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Maintenance and bigger investment in Universal Basic Education

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Provision of financial aid and student loans to students in higher institutions

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Establishment ‘non-matriculated student’ admission policy 

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Complete education reforms 

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Rehabilitation of schools and other institutions of learning 

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Investment in technical education and Yoruba language

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Introduction of practical technology courses

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Establishment School of Health and Safety

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Establishment of research and development institutes and research centres in universities

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Provision of research (including travel) grants to academics

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Establishment of more state university campuses

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Bringing back out-of-school children to classrooms

AGENDA #6- Infrastructure

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Establishment of the Lagos Railway System and the introduction of electric train for efficient 

transportation

● Construction of the Lagos International Airport

● Revitalisation and investment in waterways transportation

● Construction of more access and link roads

● Establishment of helicopter short-services in all senatorial districts

● Investment in green sustainable electricity for optimum distribution and strengthening of electricity 

distribution companies 

● Investment in low-cost housing schemes

● Real-time and tech-enhanced traffic management

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Efficient waste management and recycling

● Town planning reforms

AGENDA #7- Arts, Culture, Entertainment, 

Tourism, and Sports

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Investment in arts, culture, and tourism

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Investment in the entertainment industry 

● Freedom and inclusiveness of traditional rulers

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Investment in talent development and promotion of arts, culture, and traditions

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Guaranty of freedom of conscience and religion 

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Construction of stadia and recreational centres in all senatorial districts

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Investment in games such as Polo, Golf, Formulae 1, Rugby, Karting and other 

sports