Thursday, 30 March 2017

Ambode inherited huge debt, performed well, yet does not make noise, says Tinubu


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Former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday said Governor Akinwunmi Ambode had managed the resources of the state prudently despite having met a huge debt profile on assumption of office in 2015.
Tinubu, who also doubles as the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, stated that 22 months into his administration, Ambode had put up a “sterling performance.”
He spoke on Wednesday at the opening of some construction projects in the Alimosho area of Lagos State to commemorate his 65th birthday.
Tinubu, who inaugurated the projects in company of Ambode and other top executives of the state described the facilities – a network of roads, a link bridge and a health centre – as a reflection of Ambode’s performance.
In his words: “I was worried when you (Ambode) took over; not about your credibility, character or capacity, but because however wise or smart a man is, if there are no resources to back the ideas, production will be zero; progress will be zero.
“When you took over, I know  you inherited a burden of debt. The debt profile of Lagos was high. I was wondering how you would reengineer and face the challenges to make progress.
“Today, I can see your report card; you have scored well, and you have shown prudency, especially in the judicious use of resources of the state.”
Tinubu also lauded the government’s plan to transform Oshodi into a world-class bus terminus from what used to be a haven for criminals.
“Oshodi used to be a den of robbers, but what is going on there now is developmental activities for the benefit of the entire country.
“Ambode is very quiet, very peaceful, not a noise maker; but he is delivering on the job. Today, you have given me a good birthday present. This is a great opportunity for me to be very proud again,” Tinubu said.
* Source: The News Guru


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