Funso Doherty, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State says his administration would address the traffic and transportation challenges of the state if elected.

Mr Doherty said he would so through massive road, rail and water infrastructure, as well as ensuring adherence to law and order on the road.

He made the pledge on Sunday at a stakeholders meeting of the state’s party executives and candidates.

The guber hopeful also vowed to reform the civil service and pay adequate wages to workers.

“We will pursue a programme of civil service reform. Reasonable compensation will help to fight corruption,” he said.

According to him, the state’s fortune can be better and the lives of residents transformed with savings from corruption and wastages in the system.

“Better wages for workers will reduce or eliminate corruption in the system,” he said.

Mr Doherty said if elected, residents should expect leadership that would act in the public interest and lead with integrity because of his track records.

“I will prioritise transparency, accountability and operation of government and civil service in a corrupt-free manner for the benefit of the people.

“The vast resources of this state will be deployed selflessly without self-interest and vested interest for the benefit of the people to improve their lives and infrastructure in health, education and ease in doing business.”

Also speaking, the Lagos State chairman of the party, George Ashiru, who noted that ADC would be fielding candidates in all elective positions, described Mr Doherty and other candidates as credible and experienced in providing leadership and care for residents of the state.

“We will ensure civil service reforms, and I promise that if ADC is elected into office in 2023, all civil servants in Lagos will have a pay rise of 100 per cent at minimum after one year.

“Why will there not be corruption when people are living under liveable wage,” he said.

(NAN)