Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday commissioned the first state owned DNA Forensic Centre in West Africa, saying that the move would go a long way in resolving all form of crimes, paternity issues and others through technology which is the modern trend across the world. Governor Ambode said the completion and handing […]
Remarks Delivered At The Commissioning Of The Lagos State DNA And Forensic Centre At 14 Odunlami Street, Lagos Island, Lagos
We are gathered here this morning to witness the commissioning and handing over of the Lagos DNA Forensic Centre, the first of its kind in Nigeria. This event is particularly significant because it is a symbolic manifestation of some of our most important policies in the reform of our Justice Sector, as we had promised […]
My Random Thoughts: On Lagos, and Accelerating Development Across Nigeria
I am sharing my thoughts in this article, not necessarily as the governor of Lagos State but as a Nigerian; a Nigerian who wants to see progress and sustainable growth in our country. I am lucky to be administering a State that has been put on the right track by my two predecessors, Asiwaju Bola […]
Lagos Requests For Two Additional Area Commands In Ikorodu, Badagry
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday requested for two additional Police Area Commands, saying that it would go a long way in tackling the nefarious activities of criminally minded persons once and for all. Governor Ambode, who made the request when the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Idris Ibrahim paid him a courtesy […]
LASG Welcomes Release Of Kidnapped Epe School Students
The Lagos State Government on Friday expressed excitement over the release of six students of Igbonla-Epe Model College who were abducted on May 25, 2017 in their school premises. In a press statement, the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde congratulated the parents of the students and all concerned stakeholders over the […]
LASG Suspends Baale Of Shangisha For Faking Kidnap
..Says Plot Intended To Embarrass Lagos Govt, Security Agencies Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday approved the immediate suspension of the Baale of Shangisha in Magodo, Chief Yusuf Ogundare for faking his kidnap which allegedly took place on July 5 along Center for Management Development (CMD) Road in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development […]
Remarks Delivered At The Swearing In Of New Members Of Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, Public Procurement Agency, Audit Service Commission And The Director General Of Lagos State Safety Commission Held On Monday 19th June 2017
We have all witnessed the swearing in of members of four important agencies in compliance with relevant laws under which they were established. It is my pleasure to congratulate you all on your appointments which were strictly informed by your track record of achievements, integrity and credibility. Your appointment is a call to public service […]
Oshodi Violence: LASG Suspends NURTW Activities Indefinitely
Following the violence that led to the death of a leader of Motorcycle Operators’ Association of Lagos State (MOALS) in Oshodi, Alhaji Rasaq Bello popularly known as Hamburger, the State Government on Monday suspended activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in all the seven branches in the area indefinitely. The affected […]
Lagos@50: LASG Lauds Harmonius Relationship Among Religious, Ethnic Groups
…As Ashimolowo Challenges State To Break New Grounds Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday attributed the peace and stability in the State to the harmonious relationship and peaceful co-existence among diverse ethnic and religious groups in the State. Speaking at a special thanksgiving service held at Lagos House in Ikeja to mark the […]
Children’s Day: Lagos State Government Reaffirms Commitment To Protecting Children Against Abuse, Molestation
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday reassured Lagosians that the State Government would do everything possible to ensure that six pupils of the Government Model College, Igbonla in Epe who were kidnapped in the early hours of Thursday are rescued unhurt and reunited with their parents. Governor Ambode, who gave the assurance at […]