Political Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)
Era: Nigeria’s 4th Republic
Distinction: The first two-term Deputy Governor in Lagos history and the quintessential “technocrat-politician” who engineered the state’s digital and physical infrastructure. As of mid-2026, he is the APC consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 elections.
Political Ideology & Vision
- Technocratic Governance: With a PhD in Systems Process Engineering from Cranfield University, UK, Hamzat approaches governance through data, systems, and evidence-based planning rather than political noise.
- Systems Over Speeches: He strongly believes in building institutional resilience. His approach to public service is rooted in immersion into policy and process, focusing on delivering measurable value.
- The “My Lagos Dream” Agenda: His vision for 2027 is a robust expansion of the developmental strides achieved over the last 27 years. It is essentially “THEMES+ 2.0,” focusing heavily on the “last man”—ensuring the megacity works for grassroots artisans just as much as it does for corporate elites.
Landmark Achievements (Commissionership to Deputy Governor)
1. Technology & Digital Transformation
- The Oracle ERP Deployment: As Commissioner for Science & Technology under Governor Tinubu, he led Lagos to become the first government institution in Africa to implement 11 modules of the Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning system.
- Eliminating Ghost Workers: Through the deployment of biometric systems and modernized digital record-keeping, his ministry fundamentally changed the face of data management in Lagos civil service and curbed payroll fraud.
2. Infrastructure & Public Works
- Iconic Projects: Retained by Governor Fashola as Commissioner for Works & Infrastructure, he oversaw the execution of landmark projects, most notably the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge (Nigeria’s first cable-stayed bridge).
- Mass Transit Blueprint: He was instrumental in the physical infrastructure expansions that gave rise to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and the early stages of the Lagos Light Rail (Blue and Red Lines).
- Water & Roads: Supervised massive public works, including the Adiyan Water Works project and the continuous expansion of the Lekki-Epe expressway corridor.
3. The THEMES+ Era (Deputy Governor)
- Policy Continuity: Serving alongside Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, he has been a critical behind-the-scenes driver of the administration’s successes, ensuring that grand master plans are translated into functioning realities.
- Project Delivery: He played a highly active stakeholder role in the successful rollout of the completed Blue and Red Rail lines, as well as the expansion of healthcare and educational facilities across the state.
The 2027 Vision: “My Lagos Dream”
Following his emergence as the APC governorship candidate in May 2026, Hamzat unveiled his “My Lagos Dream” policy document. Its core pillars include:
- Service Delivery: Faster, digitized government services with reduced bureaucracy, expanding the ERP systems he pioneered.
- Job Creation: Scaling Lagos tech hubs while aggressively supporting SMEs, artisans, and transport workers.
- Knowledge & Skills Development: Upgrading vocational centers and public schools to prepare Lagosians for tech, creative, and manufacturing jobs.
- Health & Wellbeing: Expanding health insurance and focusing heavily on maternal/child health and mental health.
- Inclusive Growth: Ensuring prosperity reaches everyone—from the fisherman in Badagry to the trader in Oyingbo, and the youth in Yaba’s tech hubs.
Enduring Legacy: The “Omoluabi” Technocrat
(Still unfolding as he transitions toward the 2027 governorship)
Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat represents the ultimate “engine room” of the Lagos political machinery. For over two decades, he has operated without controversy or corruption allegations, earning the reputation of an Omoluabi—a leader embodying the core Yoruba values of respect, truth, hard work, and intelligence. While previous governors have been the public faces of the Lagos megacity project, Hamzat has been its system architect, digitizing its bureaucracy and engineering its bridges. As he steps into the spotlight for the 2027 elections, he promises a seamless continuation of the blueprint, driven by unyielding competence and a profound commitment to the grassroots. Political Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)
Era: Nigeria’s 4th Republic
Distinction: The first two-term deputy governor in Lagos history and the quintessential “technocrat-politician” who engineered the state’s digital and physical infrastructure. As of mid-2026, he is the APC consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 elections.
Political Ideology & Vision
- Technocratic Governance: With a PhD in Systems Process Engineering from Cranfield University, UK, Hamzat approaches governance through data, systems, and evidence-based planning rather than political noise.
- Systems Over Speeches: He strongly believes in building institutional resilience. His approach to public service is rooted in immersion into policy and process, focusing on delivering measurable value.
- The “My Lagos Dream” Agenda: His vision for 2027 is a robust expansion of the developmental strides achieved over the last 27 years. It is essentially “THEMES+ 2.0,” focusing heavily on the “last man,” ensuring the megacity works for grassroots artisans just as much as it does for corporate elites.
Landmark Achievements (Commissionership to Deputy Governor)
1. Technology & Digital Transformation
- The Oracle ERP Deployment: As Commissioner for Science & Technology under Governor Tinubu, he led Lagos to become the first government institution in Africa to implement 11 modules of the Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning system.
- Eliminating Ghost Workers: Through the deployment of biometric systems and modernized digital record-keeping, his ministry fundamentally changed the face of data management in Lagos civil service and curbed payroll fraud.
2. Infrastructure & Public Works
- Iconic Projects: Retained by Governor Fashola as Commissioner for Works & Infrastructure, he oversaw the execution of landmark projects, most notably the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge (Nigeria’s first cable-stayed bridge).
- Mass Transit Blueprint: He was instrumental in the physical infrastructure expansions that gave rise to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and the early stages of the Lagos Light Rail (Blue and Red Lines).
- Water & Roads: Supervised massive public works, including the Adiyan Water Works project and the continuous expansion of the Lekki-Epe expressway corridor.
3. The THEMES+ Era (Deputy Governor)
- Policy Continuity: Serving alongside Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, he has been a critical behind-the-scenes driver of the administration’s successes, ensuring that grand master plans are translated into functioning realities.
- Project Delivery: He played a highly active stakeholder role in the successful rollout of the completed Blue and Red Rail lines, as well as the expansion of healthcare and educational facilities across the state.
The 2027 Vision: “My Lagos Dream”
Following his emergence as the APC governorship candidate in May 2026, Hamzat unveiled his “My Lagos Dream” policy document. Its core pillars include:
- Service Delivery: Faster, digitized government services with reduced bureaucracy, expanding the ERP systems he pioneered.
- Job Creation: Scaling Lagos tech hubs while aggressively supporting SMEs, artisans, and transport workers.
- Knowledge & Skills Development: Upgrading vocational centers and public schools to prepare Lagosians for tech, creative, and manufacturing jobs.
- Health & Wellbeing: Expanding health insurance and focusing heavily on maternal/child health and mental health.
- Inclusive Growth: Ensuring prosperity reaches everyone—from the fisherman in Badagry to the trader in Oyingbo, and the youth in Yaba’s tech hubs.
Enduring Legacy: The “Omoluabi” Technocrat
(Still unfolding as he transitions toward the 2027 governorship)
Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat represents the ultimate “engine room” of the Lagos political machinery. For over two decades, he has operated without controversy or corruption allegations, earning the reputation of an Omoluabi—a leader embodying the core Yoruba values of respect, truth, hard work, and intelligence. While previous governors have been the public faces of the Lagos megacity project, Hamzat has been its system architect, digitizing its bureaucracy and engineering its bridges. As he steps into the spotlight for the 2027 elections, he promises a seamless continuation of the blueprint, driven by unyielding competence and a profound commitment to the grassroots.
