2027: Hamzat reveals bold 100-point governance compact for Lagos

Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has unveiled plans for a 100-point “HAMZAT Compact” designed to give Lagos residents specific benchmarks for monitoring his administration if he wins the 2027 governorship election.

Hamzat disclosed the proposal on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at a gubernatorial town hall organised by Platform Nigeria under the theme, “Millennium and Gen Z Meet Their Lagos State Gubernatorial Candidates.”

According to him, the proposed compact would specify what his administration intends to deliver, where projects or interventions would take place, how much they would cost and the official responsible for implementation.

He said the initiative, contained in his manifesto, The Promise: Building a State That Lasts, is intended to make government commitments measurable and open to public scrutiny.

“Hamzat Compact is actually a statement that allows you to know what will be done, where it will be done, what it will cost, and who is responsible,” he said.

Hamzat argued that effective governance requires institutions and processes that can be measured and sustained beyond individual political administrations. He said residents should be able to monitor government promises and demand explanations when stated commitments are not delivered.

Child welfare agency planned

A major component of his programme is a proposed Child Welfare Administration Agency, which he said would be established within his first 100 days in office if elected.

The proposed agency would focus on children below 18 and seek to ensure they are either in school or receiving vocational training. Hamzat said child welfare requires dedicated institutional attention, particularly because of concerns around vulnerable children and childhood malnutrition.

He also identified healthcare and education among the areas covered by his proposed commitments.

Focus on Lagos traffic and commuting

Transportation was another major issue addressed by the APC candidate.

Hamzat said his administration would seek to reduce the amount of time Lagos residents spend travelling between their homes, workplaces and places of business.

He said commuting time should be treated as a measurable indicator of the effectiveness of government interventions, with residents able to assess whether journeys across the state are becoming shorter and more efficient.

Economic council to tackle multiple levies

On the business environment, Hamzat proposed establishing a State Economic Council to coordinate government charges and address multiple and unauthorised levies imposed on businesses.

He said government should create conditions that allow businesses to start, survive and expand rather than burden them with unpredictable charges.

The proposal would also seek to make the state’s charging structure clearer, allowing businesses to know what they are required to pay while eliminating unauthorised fees.

Hamzat further identified bookkeeping and staff-management skills as areas where small and medium-sized enterprises could receive greater support.

Housing and economic planning

At the same town-hall engagement, Hamzat also discussed housing, proposing longer payment periods for government housing schemes. BusinessDay reported that he spoke of arrangements involving an initial payment of about 10 per cent, with the balance potentially spread over 15 or 20 years. He also said government should work to ensure that rent does not undermine residents’ dignity.

The candidate has also recently advocated a more data-driven approach to employment and wealth creation, arguing that government should use reliable information about labour-market demand, skills and business opportunities to better target interventions.

Inclusion of residents from outside Lagos

Hamzat also addressed Lagos’ status as a destination for Nigerians and foreign nationals, promising an administration that would not discriminate against residents because of their place of origin.

He said people who live peacefully, work lawfully and do not pose a threat should be able to enjoy their rights regardless of whether they originate from another part of Nigeria or another country.

He cited the presence and contributions of communities from countries including Ghana, India and Lebanon as examples of Lagos’ longstanding diversity.