Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos says his government utilises monthly internally generated revenue (IGR) to clear refuse, manage daily emergencies amongst other needs in the state.

Mr Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in an interview with Channels TV on Sunday night when asked to explain what his government has to show for close to N50 billion monthly IGR.

“That’s a very fair question. What we have to show for it (N50 billion IGR) is that on a monthly basis, I manage the emergency of the city. Today alone, there have been four emergencies reported.

“I’ve recruited over 650 fire service men, I’ve bought 64 brand new trucks that I would invite you to come for its commissioning. I spent over a billion to clear refuse in Lagos. That’s what we are doing,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said.

Speaking further, the governor said “we are building 16-18 kilometers of rigid pavement roads which run into tens of billions. We are building the biggest market in the country in Lagos,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said.

Mr Sanwo-Olu, who won his party’s governorship ticket for a second term, said Lagos IGR is not in the hands of “third party,” but adequately utilised for developments.

The governor’s explanation on how Lagos IGR is spent comes amid criticisms that developments are not commensurate with the huge resources generated in the state.

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I spent over a billion to clear refuse in Lagos. That’s what we are doing,” 

1999 Constitution: Schedule IV: Functions of a Local Government Council Functions of a Local Government Council

1-H. provision and maintenance of public conveniences, sewage and refuse disposal

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djsteplion:


A lot of people believe that Sanwo olu is actually working. Whereas if you checked all he has done so far, it's more or less a smart way of looting. Just like the trucks he said he purchased, must have contracted the purchase to himself or his political bosses.
75% of the projects he has commissioned so far, range from buildings to vehicles,which doesn't necessarily have a positive impact on the average Lagosian.
Most of which he must have contracted to himself or his boss.

Just imagine.. 50 billion for clearing refuse and emergencies..

Although, if some other state governors had this huge amount of money entering their state, they will do worse..

captainamiedi1:
Why spend so much money in clearing people refuse when you can enforce them to clear it?