Ambode, commissioners to hold economic retreat

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode

Samson Folarin

The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, and the newly appointed commissioners of the state have convened a four-day retreat on economic policies for the state.

A statement on Wednesday by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, said the retreat, which was the first in the administration, would provide a platform to improve on service delivery.

It said the retreat would focus on security, job creation and infrastructural development.

The statement read, “The retreat, which will hold between Wednesday, October 28 and Saturday, October 31, will provide a veritable platform for the executive council members to brainstorm on government policies, procedures and programmes and evolve better means of serving Lagosians.

“The retreat will focus on three key issues of security, job creation, as well as infrastructural development, which are the economic drivers of the administration.

“It will also concretise plans to turn Lagos to a ‘smart city’ where emphasis will be on creating alternative modes of transportation.”

The statement added that the cabinet was ready to build on the foundation laid by the state governor in the last four months, by executing policies that would keep Lagos ahead.

The Lagos State Executive Council, under the chairmanship of the governor, is the highest policy making organ of the state government, comprising the deputy governor, secretary to the state government, head of service, chief of staff, commissioners and special advisers.

The statement added that the retreat would also be attended by the body of permanent secretaries and some select head of agencies.