Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has said that two years into President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Nigeria has witnessed “an inspiring transformation, a rejuvenation of the economy, a renewal of the national spirit, and a reinvention of the Nigerian state.
Obasa made the remark on Thursday during the 10th Constituency Stakeholders Engagement held at the Agege Local Government Area secretariat hall.
This year’s theme, “Governance in Action: The Gains of the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he explained, was chosen to highlight the tangible dividends of governance in line with Tinubu’s blueprint for national recovery.
“This unique programme, which is holding across all the 40 constituencies in the state, gives us a viable opportunity to render an account of our stewardship as well as engage, interact, and strengthen our mutual relationship and solidarity, and to collectively address pressing matters affecting the growth, progress and development of our great community,” Obasa said.
The Speaker noted that under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the federal government had aggressively tackled economic stagnation and instability through strategic reforms, including fiscal policy adjustments and new revenue mechanisms. These, he said, had boosted investor confidence, improved Nigeria’s credit rating, and diversified the economy.
Recognising infrastructure as the “backbone of development,” Obasa pointed to nationwide projects such as new road networks, upgraded ports, and modern public facilities, which he said were improving citizens’ quality of life and strengthening Nigeria’s status as a hub for commerce and innovation.
On agriculture, he stressed that the Tinubu administration had prioritised mechanised farming and modern agricultural practices, backed by increased access to financing and wider markets. “These investments are empowering our farmers, boosting production, and positioning Nigeria as a potential agricultural powerhouse,” he added.
Obasa also praised the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), describing the students’ loan initiative as a landmark policy that had restored hope to the youth. “Campuses are now more peaceful, infrastructure is improving, and there’s a measure of stability in the academic environment across the federation.
Education is once again becoming the tool for empowerment and national development,” he said.
He insisted that the Renewed Hope Agenda was not accidental but a “deliberate blueprint for national recovery and sustainability” aimed at lifting millions out of poverty by unlocking opportunities for all Nigerians, regardless of gender, age, or location.
Drawing parallels with Lagos, Obasa commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for aligning with the federal vision.
“His tenure is characterised by innovative urban renewal projects, efficient public service delivery, and legislative collaboration for sustainable growth,” the Speaker said, adding that Lagos had witnessed groundbreaking infrastructural developments, including modern transport systems, sustainable housing, and pioneering urban planning initiatives.
He also credited legislative-executive collaboration in the state for progressive laws that promote social welfare, environmental sustainability, and infrastructural innovation, noting that such synergy had created an enabling environment for private investments and public-private partnerships.
Throughout his address, Obasa was repeatedly cheered by constituents, who broke into popular and political songs in appreciation of his 24 years of legislative service to the
