The Lagos state new year's countdown has always been one to look forward to, the excitement, the lighting, the fireworks, music etc always sets up an atmosphere of happiness and cause for celebration.
Gov Fashola took time to gloat about the event, which I think is very allowed seeing his efficiency and input towards the beauty of Lagos and certainly means he has the people at heart.
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola, yesterday said the state's
countdown programme had been rated among the top 10 in the world.
He
expressed profound gratitude and
appreciation to the corporate organisations that partnered the state to
make the 2014 edition a success, saying their support has been of
immense contribution to the success of the annual festival, he said this at the grand finale of the 2014 edition organised by the
state government through the State Signage and Advertisement Agency
(LASAA) to usher in the New Year.
Also commending LASAA and all the sponsors
of the countdown for a hitch-free crossover event and for making the
2014 Lagos Countdown a success.
Fashola rated the standard of the countdown festivities very high,
saying it was of international standard and compared with any other
being held in developed countries.
The Gov said: “When we started this countdown idea, it was meant to be a
Lagos State Government project, but these partners came as support and
made so much happen as we have it now.”
Fashola commended the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, for his support,
noting that the edition “will be my last speech as the Lagos State
governor at the Countdown Festival.
“I recall how this project was conceptualised, and I am happy to have
fulfilled a countdown of this quality, thanks to everyone who have made
this possible”.
The governor used the opportunity to drum up support for his party’s
candidate for the next election, saying Lagosians should support,
Akinwunmi Ambode so that he can continue the giant strides that had been
initiated in Lagos including the end of year festivities.
“I want to assure Lagosians that Akinwunmi Ambode can be trusted to
continue this project. He was the accountant general at the debut of
this event, he has the experience,” he said.
Those who performed at the event included Sir Victor Owaifo, Sir Shina
Peters, Daddy Showkey flanked by 2face, Banky W, Omawumi, Olamide,
Phyno, Reminisce, Seyi Shay and many others.
The event was also graced by great personalities including Aliko
Dangote, Femi Otedola, and Nigerian Breweries boss, Kufre Ekanem, among
others.
Even ladies got proposed to lol .. See video below