Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos says despite predictions of economic downturn in the country , the state’s economy will remain stable in 2016.
Ambode spoke at the annual 2016 interdenominational thanksgiving service he hosted alongside his wife Bolanle Ambode, at the Lagos House , Alausa , Ikeja. Ambode said efforts were being made to ensure security of lives and property of residents in the state.
In the service that was presided over the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye and other exalted clergymen said the annual thanksgiving service of the state government is a recognition of the role of God in the affairs of men.
“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 would become gainfully employed, just as young girls and women would 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 willing, we shall achieve all-inclusive progress and prosperity,” he said.
