Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has announced plans to introduce changes to healthcare financing, residential housing and public transportation as part of his bid to lead the state from 2027.

One of his proposed targets is to bring more residents into the Ilera Eko health insurance programme, with a long-term ambition of enrolling approximately one-third of Lagos’ population. The scheme currently has 1.4 million registered beneficiaries.

Hamzat also wants to address gaps in the state’s healthcare infrastructure through the completion of ongoing hospital projects, expansion of existing facilities and improvements to primary healthcare services. His proposals include completing Massey Children’s Hospital, Ojo and Somolu General Hospitals, while increasing the service capacity of nine general hospitals. He further intends to provide round-the-clock medical services in more locations and improve conditions for healthcare professionals.

On residential development, the deputy governor said his proposed administration would pursue a payment structure that gives more families the opportunity to acquire homes without having to pay the entire cost upfront. Completing housing developments already under construction is also part of the proposal.

He equally identified two rail expansion projects: taking the Blue Line beyond its existing corridor to Okokomaiko and extending the Red Line’s connection to the National Theatre, now known as the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts.

Daily Times Nigeria reported that Hamzat disclosed the proposals following his appearance at the Lagos State Governorship Debate, where he presented his development platform, tagged The Lagos PROMISE.

The seven-part framework addresses people-centred governance, urban renewal, economic opportunities, government administration, inclusion, security and resilience, as well as everyday living standards.

Hamzat, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 Lagos governorship election, seeks to succeed incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.