What Ambode Plans To Do To Women In Lagos

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State yesterday stated his desire to fully initiate programmes that would assure and defend the rights of women in the state.

Ambode, represented by his Deputy, Dr. Idiat Adebule, made the vow at the marking of the 2015 Public Service Day in Lagos.

In an event tagged, ”The Role of Public Service in Women Empowerment, Innovation and Access to Service Delivery”, Ambode stated that the day reminds of the joint responsibility to empower women and assist them achieve their potentialities without regards to socioeconomic status.

”Women and girls in Lagos could be more productive and empowered for better life if the right programmes and policies are put in place”, he said.

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Ambode advised public servants to cultivate and develop new methods to ensure better service delivery.

He said: ‘’This day was initiated to appreciate the contributions of public servants to the socioeconomic development of the state. It provides us the opportunity of assessing, reflecting and reviewing the progress we have made so far, as well as our efforts to re-engineer the public service of Lagos State to meet the aspirations of Lagosians.

‘’Dear public servants, the time has come to rise to the occasion by developing new approaches that will enhance better service delivery. On our part, we will continue to encourage and reward diligence and resourcefulness. We will be committed to deliver on our campaign promises and ensure a better life for our citizens and the entire workforce. We, however, count on your continued support and cooperation”.

Recently, Ambode has quietly initiated reforms to cut down the cost of government and strengthen the civil service.

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