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APC Chairmen Hail Tinubu's Vision After Touring Lagos Projects
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APC Chairmen Hail Tinubu's Vision After Touring Lagos Projects

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • All Progressives Congress (APC) state chairmen praised President Bola Tinubu's vision after touring Lagos infrastructure projects.
  • They highlighted the Lekki Free Zone and the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line as significant achievements from his time as governor.
  • The chairmen commended Tinubu's economic reforms, citing job creation and investment attraction as key benefits.

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen’s Forum have lauded President Bola Tinubu's foresight and leadership following a tour of key infrastructure projects in Lagos. The forum, on a three-day visit to the state, described the Lekki Free Zone (LFZ) and the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line as enduring legacies of Tinubu's tenure as governor.

Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, Chairman of the forum and Lagos APC Chairman, stated that Tinubu's decision to establish the Lekki Free Zone has become a major economic success story for Nigeria. He noted that the vision, once doubted, has now materialized, likening its impact to the difficult but ultimately beneficial decision to remove fuel subsidies. Ojelabi emphasized the zone's role in boosting government revenues and fostering economic growth, creating approximately 22,000 jobs, with 80% held by Nigerians.

The current President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria had a vision many doubted at the time. Today, I am delighted that the dream he conceived years ago has become a reality.

— Pastor Cornelius OjelabiThe APC State Chairmen's Forum Chairman praised President Tinubu's vision for the Lekki Free Zone.

Members of the forum, representing 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, were impressed by the industrialization and economic development showcased. Dr. Aliyu Bello, Secretary of the forum and Nasarawa APC Chairman, described the visit as an eye-opener and pledged to encourage their respective state governments to study and replicate Lagos's model for attracting investment and creating jobs. Edo State APC Chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, echoed these sentiments, calling the LFZ a landmark project demonstrating Tinubu's commitment to development.

The delegation also visited the Marina Rail Station, where they received a briefing on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line. The forum commended Tinubu for his contributions to the state's transportation infrastructure, recognizing its strategic importance.

The forum commended Tinubu for his contributions to the state's transportation infrastructure, recognizing its strategic importance.

— APC State Chairmen's ForumThe forum acknowledged Tinubu's role in developing Lagos's transport network.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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