President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained why he did not personally commission some projects initiated by the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu.
The president, on Wednesday, was represented at the commissioning of key projects delivered by Governor Sanwo olu by Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The projects include the Opebi Link Bridge, the five-storey Lagos State Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) Building and Lagos Multi-Agency Building, both in Alausa.
According to the president, he chose to be absent at the events because he was attending to the security problems facing the country.
The president made the remark through his Special Adviser on Public Communications and Orientation, Sunday Dare, who spoke on Channels Television programme, Politics Today on Wednesday.
The president spoke following the reactions that have trailed his absence at the events, as some analysts insist that his absence may have been informed by the political realities in the state, including that Tinubu and the state governor may not be in good terms at the moment.
Those in this line of thought pointed out the fact that the president commissioned some projects in neighbouring Ogun state just a few days ago. So, why did he shun the one in Lagos, where he was once a governor, and considering that he’s the political godfather of the state, they queried.
Also, close watchers of the Tinubu’s presidency suggest that the president may have skipped the events because of some health issues.
Reacting, Dare said the president’s could not attend the Lagos events because he was receiving briefings over the security situation in the country, saying Tinubu priority is to ensure that the country is safe.
“The President prioritised national security developments over the event,” Dare said, adding that Tinubu has been “busy with state matters” since he left Abuja last week, stressing that the security situation in the country requires the president’s attention.
“Yes, the president is in Lagos, and I’m sure beyond the pictures, you know that the president has been busy with state matters.
“You will know the last 10 days, right from the attack in Jos, we’ve seen the developments.”
Dare said Tinubuhad been “busy taking constant briefs” and “has to prioritise when it comes to state matters, especially security”.
He further explained that the president remained actively engaged with security agencies, and was “monitoring development, working with the intelligence community, and taking constant security briefs.”
Meanwhile, President Tinubu has described the projects as life changing , affirming Governor Sanwo Olu’s alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of his adminsitrationo build a modern nation for Nigerians, adding that the governor has put the people of the state first by building such projects. .
“The Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge is more than an infrastructure; it is a bridge to opportunities. In a busy city like Lagos, vehicular movement is more than just commuting; it is associated with the city’s economic wellbeing. When traffic flows, productivity improves. When time is saved, businesses grow. When access is made easier, living standards get improved,” Tinubu said.
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