Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Saturday, unveiled the ”Peace Park”, located at Ketu-Ojota, aimed at fostering unity among residents.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Peace Park at Ojota area
of the state, Mr Sanwo-Olu said the park would serve as a source of
convergence, unity and tourist destination for residents, especially the
youths.
The Peace Park is an initiative of the governor,
strategically located at the intersection between Ikorodu Road and the
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
He said that in November 2021, the state government made a
commitment that it would designate a park dedicated to all who strived for the
sustenance of peace and harmony in Lagos state.
According to him, the unveiling of the park is a clarion
call to residents of Lagos State that they have a listening government, as the
government is committed to fulfilling its promises.
“This space is deliberately named Peace Park because there
are several key aesthetics elements that allude to the peaceful nature of
residents of Lagos state.
“From the elevated garden mound with steps representing each
colour of the Lagos state flag, with a ”Peace Symbol” at the top, to the Iconic
Chair representing the warm hospitality of the people of Lagos,” he said.
The governor said the park was to further promote peaceful
coexistence, especially as the 2023 general elections approached.
He said the government was committed to changing the face of
Lagos state to a bigger and better state, as well as touching lives in a
deliberate and consistent manner.
“Everywhere you go in Lagos state, you will see that we are
touching lives. There is no place in the state that we are not doing meaningful
development,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said.
He said the facility was a significant event to identify
with the good programmes to be delivered to residents of the state.
The governor said the facility was as a result of his
administration’s commitment to the THEMES Agenda for a bigger and better Lagos,
state, as it continued to hand over additional life-changing facilities to
residents.
He said the government had a responsibility to the residents
to keep to the promises made.
”You have a government that is truly committed to what you
ask for and what you desire. We are handing over this facility to our youth,
who will see this place as a source of convergence and a source of unity,” Mr
Sanwo-Olu said.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources,
Tunji Bello, said the event was another landmark achievement of the current
administration toward improving the well-being of residents.
Mr Bello said that it was a commitment to bequeathing a
befitting environment to the people of the state, in line with the
administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda.
He commended Mr Sanwo-Olu’s passion at ensuring that
residents from all walks of life had access to recreational facilities.
According to him, the provision of the park demonstrates the
administration’s unwavering and strategic move toward executing developmental
projects.
“This is in our desire to actualise the status of Lagos, not
only as the commercial hub of the nation but also a remarkable tourist
destination.
“The vision of the governor to turn Lagos state to a land of
opportunities, offering all residents a chance to succeed in their vocations,
endeavours and have fun with families and friends in a peaceful atmosphere has
become a reality,” he said.
Also at the event, Dele Osinowo, the Chairman, Agboyi Ketu
Local Council Development Area, commended the governor for initiating such
project within his territory.
Mr. Osinowo said that there was the need for people to
ensure that peace reigned in their different domains.
In her vote of thanks, Adetoun Popoola, the General Manager,
Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) commended Mr Sanwo-Olu’s
administration for its support and efforts at providing recreational facilities
in the state.
Mrs Popoola thanked the governor for believing in her team
and entrusting the Peace Park project on them to execute.
She said the Peace Park, made up of three uniquely designed
gardens with interconnecting walkways occupied an approximate total land area
of 25,700 square meters, with soft and hard landscaping elements.
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