Lagos State Governor, Mr  Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday counselled the youths in the state on the need to embrace hard work, saying that such was important to be successful in life.

Ambode, who spoke in Epe during the ongoing One Lagos Fiesta, an annual end of the year revue put together by the State Government, said it was important for the young ones to cultivate the habit of working hard, as such would go a long way in making them to achieve their dreams.

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state

While recalling his days growing up in Epe, the governor said he became the Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State through the grace of God and hard work, assuring that as government, his administration would continue to create the enabling environment for the youths in the State.

He said: “What I want to tell all of you is that we believe so much in all of you; we know that you are our future; I also started from here and today by the grace of God, I happen to be your Governor and so there will be many more Governors from this crowd.”