Lagos’ N3.366 trillion budget hits 80% performance

The Lagos State 2025 Budget of ₦3.366 trillion has recorded a remarkable 80 per cent performance, reflecting strong fiscal discipline and sustained infrastructural growth across the state.

Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this over the weekend while briefing journalists on the state’s development trajectory under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

“As of September, performance stood at about 79 per cent, but it has now exceeded 80 per cent,” Omotoso said.

“In terms of revenue, we are doing very well, and capital projects have also reached about 80 per cent implementation,” he added.

According to him, the impressive performance underscores the government’s effective planning and community-driven approach to development.

“There is no community in Lagos that has not felt the positive impact of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration. During the last Community Day, the excitement on residents’ faces was proof of this progress,” he said.

Omotoso explained that the administration’s collaboration with local governments has accelerated grassroots development, particularly in road construction, housing, and education.

He cited the Igbogbo housing estate, the development of over 15 jetties, and improved water transportation as examples of projects transforming communities such as Badagry, Ikorodu, and Igbogbo.

“Today, you can travel from Ikorodu to Lagos Island in less than 30 minutes because of the government’s investments in infrastructure,” he said.

Addressing public concerns about the recent demolition at the Trade Fair Complex, Omotoso dismissed claims that it targeted specific groups.

“It’s absurd for anyone to suggest discrimination,” he stressed.

“Governor Sanwo-Olu has led Lagos for nearly six years without a single record of segregation or bias, not by religion, colour, or ethnicity. Lagosians are one,” he stated.

He clarified that the government’s action was guided by law and due process, citing the 2003 Supreme Court judgement in Attorney-General of Lagos State vs Attorney-General of the Federation, which affirms the state’s authority to issue building permits.

“You can’t build without approval,” Omotoso warned, saying “It’s not done anywhere in the world. Whether in New York, Los Angeles, or Mumbai, you must have a permit before putting up a structure. Some people erected skyscrapers without documentation, that’s how slums are created.”

The commissioner reaffirmed the Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to transparency, sustainable urban planning, and inclusive development, ensuring that no community is left behind in Lagos State’s transformation agenda.