Funso Doherty, a former Lagos State gubernatorial candidate and political activist, has criticized the state of basic infrastructure in Lagos, highlighting the persistent lack of potable water despite the state’s reputation as the “city of aquatic splendour.”
In an interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, Doherty stated, “In Lagos, we don’t have water after 30 years,” emphasizing that in three decades, an entire generation, it should be sufficient to resolve such fundamental issues. Drawing comparisons to countries like Singapore, which transformed from third-world to first-world nations within the same time frame, the activist questioned Lagos’s lack of progress.
“Singapore achieved what it achieved in 30 years. Now, we have been underwater for 30 years,” he said, pointing out the irony of Lagos’s aquatic identity.
Doherty expressed concerns about the state’s governance and resource allocation over the years. “When you think about the revenues that Lagos has burned through in those 30 years and the main purpose of government, improving the quality of life of people, you have to wonder if it has improved the life for Lagosians.”
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Doherty outlined key areas like water, education, healthcare, housing, and transportation as critical metrics for assessing the impact of governance. “If you surveyed ten people about the quality of life now compared to 30 years ago, nine would likely say they are worse off,” he claimed.
Addressing infrastructural developments like the Lekki Link Bridge, he questioned their impact on the everyday lives of citizens. “Sometimes, you just throw money to build a bridge. But are people’s lives better?” He said.
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