The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged individuals in the state to embrace the key virtues of transparency and accountability in their respective positions.
Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde, made this call on Thursday during the birthday lecture of a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council, Dr Oluyomi Finnih.
He said, “In accordance with the topic of this lecture, ‘Nothing to hide,’ which I find as very apt as it reveals the true personality of Dr Oluyomi Finnih, we should all be able to beat our chests openly at every point in time, especially during and after serving in leadership positions.
“Transparency and accountability are the key virtues that we should all embrace whether as public officers, private sector players and leaders or as teeming followers.
“For our society to get to the desired pedestal, in terms of development, technology, innovations and cultural virtues, it is important that we imbibe the culture of doing things right, following the right procedures and also ensuring that we serve with godly fear that constantly reminds us of our responsibilities to our people.”
Finnih thanked the people and advised them to be their brothers’ and sisters’ keepers.
“I thank you all and I recommend to all those who are present here that we should all try and be our brothers’ and sisters’ keeper because sometimes when we go through life, from one step to the other, we can rest assured that we did things the way they should be done,” he said.
