Dr. Kadri
Obafemi Hamzat.
A visionary leader with over two decades of service to Lagos State and a practical plan for Greater Lagos.
of service to Lagos State
Systems Process Engineering, Cranfield
Deputy Governor of Lagos State
Lagos’ new dawn
A proven leader for a greater Lagos
Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat is an accomplished engineer, technocrat, and public administrator with over two decades of distinguished service to Lagos State. Born on 19 September 1964, he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Ibadan before obtaining a Ph.D. in Systems Process Engineering from Cranfield University, United Kingdom. Before joining public service, he built an impressive career in leading international organizations, including Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Oando Plc.
Throughout his career in government, Dr. Hamzat has served as Commissioner for Science and Technology, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, and since 2019, Deputy Governor of Lagos State. He has been instrumental in driving digital transformation, modernizing public administration, improving infrastructure, and supporting policies that have strengthened Lagos’ position as Nigeria’s economic powerhouse.
Source: Wikipedia
A vision for Lagos
Dr. Obafemi Hamzat is committed to building a Lagos that is more prosperous, secure, innovative, and inclusive. His priorities include:
Modern Infrastructure
Expanding and maintaining roads, bridges, rail transportation, and drainage systems to reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity.
Job Creation
Supporting small and medium-sized businesses, attracting investments, and creating employment opportunities for young people.
Quality Education
Upgrading schools, promoting digital learning, and equipping students with skills needed for the future economy.
Affordable Healthcare
Improving access to quality healthcare, expanding primary healthcare centres, and strengthening emergency medical services.
Security and Public Safety
Leveraging technology, intelligence gathering, and community partnerships to ensure safer communities across Lagos.
Digital Governance
Expanding e-government services to make public services faster, more transparent, and more efficient.
Environmental Sustainability
Tackling flooding, improving waste management, protecting the environment, and creating cleaner communities.
Transparent Leadership
Promoting accountability, responsible management of public resources, and open governance that puts the interests of Lagosians first.
Competence, continuity and innovation.
With his wealth of experience in governance, engineering, and public administration, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat represents a blend of competence, continuity, and innovation. His vision is to build on the progress already achieved while delivering practical solutions that improve the quality of life for every Lagosian.
Our promise to Lagos
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Biographical details sourced from Wikipedia.