The Honourable Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, speaking at the forum, 

The Lagos State Government unveiled the roadmap to achieve the 2025 #greaterlagosarising agenda of Governor Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State during a Citizens' Engagement Forum organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy on Friday, 24 January 2025, at STO Resource Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. 

The forum aimed to facilitate dialogue and collaboration between the government and citizens, fostering a more inclusive and participatory governance process.

Speaking at the forum, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, described the interactive moment as a strategic means of enhancing the government's reputation as citizens look up to their leaders for guidance, stability, and ethical governance. 

"When governments communicate effectively, acknowledge shortcomings, and demonstrate a commitment to improvement, they enhance their reputation and, by extension, the trust of the people.

"That, indeed, is part of the reasons why we are today." He said. 

He reflected on the past achievements of the government and unveiled the 2025 roadmap to achieve the administration mantra of "Greater Lagos Arising".

"Kindly permit me, at this juncture, to briefly reflect on the several strides of your people-oriented government in the previous year as well as the plans for the New Year. 

"In 2024, we navigated challenges, achieved historic milestones, and set new benchmarks for governance, infrastructure, and social development excellence. 

"Last year, Lagos rose to new heights—launching transformative projects like 

The launching of Red Line Rail, expanding our Blue Line operations, and delivering groundbreaking initiatives in health, education, and youth empowerment.

"Shows an example of what progress means when leadership and people align. 

"The future of Lagos is bold, inclusive, and limitless. Lagos is not just a city; it is an energy, a movement, and a promise. In 2025, we will continue to lead, inspire, and deliver on the trust you have placed in us. 

"In 2025, we will be prioritizing the maintenance, upgrade, and expansion of existing road networks, bridges, rail systems, and drainage infrastructure, to enhance mobility and mitigate the impact of climate change. 

"In line with our vision for a truly 21st-century megacity, we will continue our program aimed at enhancing digital infrastructure

"We will also reduce over-reliance on any single sector. Hence, we are emphasizing the development of non-oil sectors such as technology, agribusiness, manufacturing, creative industries, entertainment, and tourism." The Commissioner said. 

Pressmen from mainstream media, including the Association of Practitioners of Community Media (APCOM) members present, did justice to the interactive session, spilling out people's outcries and demands from the State ranging from roads, streetlights, and social issues as it affects the people. 

It was suggested that when next the Ministry hosts such an event other ministries' heads should be present just as it was during the former Governor Ambode administration, because some of the issues raised can not be adequately answered by the Commissioner. 

Speaking with Mushines News, the Honourable Commissioner assured Lagosians to expect exciting moments ahead as the year runs out. 

"Lagosians should expect exciting moments, great time ahead, time that every Lagosian will be proud of, in the health sector, next week we are commissioning so many new hospitals, and infrastructures, about 35 new roads are to be commissioned, we have commissioned many roads and bridges that is giving succumb to the people in Ikeja, Ikoyi, and many more Lagosians should be expecting this year." He said. 

Also, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Gbenga Akosile, made it known that this year's budget is positioned to provide more infrastructure and good governance and achieve the THEMES-PLUS agenda, which no one will be left out of the goodies in the basket of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.