January 3, 2016 – Lagos State Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has said that despite predictions of economic downturn in the country and Africa continent in many quarters, economy of the state will grow in leaps and bounds.
Ambode who spoke at the annual 2016 interdenominational thanksgiving service presided over by General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye said efforts were been made to secure lives and property of the residents.
“This service is an acknowledgment of the overriding power of God in the affairs of men and the need for us to trust in his grace and benevolence as a government and a people.
“As a nation, we witnessed in 2015 for the first time ever, a smooth and peaceful transition from one civilian government to another despite the predictions of anarchy and possible unrest, the reversal of which happened as the ruling party became the opposition.
“The fact the we are gathered here is enough proof that we are covered under the banner of the Lord’s grace and that He surely answers prayers when He is called upon. It is with this abiding faith that we call on Him as we commence another journey in 2016. “This year, despite the bleak economic outlook predicted in many quarters, Lagos State will grow in leaps and bounds and take its rightful place among the major city-states of the world. ”
The governor assured that the nation’s youths will become gainfully employed, just as young girls and women will be protected and encouraged to give their best.
“Our entrepreneurs will experience a boom and our State will work for everyone. We are determined and God’s willing, we shall achieve all-inclusive progress and prosperity,” he said.
