Today, Friday 27th may 2016, is the 49th Anniversary of the creation of our dear State, Lagos State. While wishing all Lagosians, Happy Anniversary, it is a thing of joy to celebrate the smallest, most populous and most prosperous State in Nigeria amongst my people; the Alimosho Community and most especially, Ajasa Command, Meiran and […]
Utilise Micro Grants Judiciously, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Tells Beneficiaries
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday flagged off the Dangote Foundation Micro Grant Programme, with a charge to beneficiaries to see the grant as an opportunity to earn a living for themselves and their household. The Governor, who gave the charge at the official flag off for the N400million grant to 40,000 women […]
Remarks By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor Of Lagos State At The Launch Of Dangote Trust Fund Micro-Grant Programme Held At Lagos House, Ikeja On Thursday, 26th May, 2016
The real essence of wealth is to improve the standard of living of people around us. True wealth is measured not by the property one acquires but by the ability to positively affect the society and lift up less privileged people. The decision of Alhaji Aliko Dangote, to share his wealth with the people of […]
Repositioning of Lagos State University Already Yielding Positive Result
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said the conscious initiative of his administration at ensuring enduring peace and repositioning the State University is already yielding positive results. He said with the recent ranking of the institution as the best State University in Nigeria and the 11th overall best public University in the country, […]
The Address Of His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, At The 20th Convocation Ceremony Of Lagos State University Today, 26 MAY 2016.
I welcome you all to the 20 th Convocation Ceremony of Lagos State University. I am particularly honoured to be presiding over this memorable occasion as the Visitor to the University. Upon my assumption of office as the Governor of Lagos State, I saw the urgent need to focus on Lagos State University and quickly bring the then lingering […]
Why We Are Investing Heavily On Security – Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said that his administration decision to invest huge resources on the security of lives and property in the State was geared towards ensuring that the City remains safe for residents, visitors and investors alike to carry out their businesses without any threats to their lives or investments. […]
Lagos Signs N844bn MoU On 4th Mainland Bridge
In what is set to become a major milestone achievement in its 50 years of existence, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to kick-start the construction of the 38km 4th Mainland Bridge, expected to bring a 14-year old dream to reality. The Bridge, which is geared towards economic growth […]
Remarks By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State at the Signing Of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Of 4th Mainland Bridge Held at Lagos House, Ikeja on May 2016
Ladies and Gentlemen, today, Lagos State is recording another major milestone in it’s almost 50years of existence. We have just signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the 4th Mainland Bridge. The 38km bridge and expressway will become the longest bridge and expressway anywhere when completed. The significance of this bridge will be fully appreciated if […]
Lagos Recruits 1,561 Officers Into State Civil Service
As part of efforts to strengthen the workforce while increasing professionalism and efficiency in service delivery, the Lagos State Government has recruited 1,561 officers into the State Civil Service and deployed same to various Ministries/Agencies according to manpower need of the service in the last one year. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Head […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s Vision For The New Oshodi Central Business District
The Lagos State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in its bid to transform Oshodi into a world-class Central Business District (CBD) with business, travel and leisure activities conducted in a serene, secure, clean, orderly and hygienic environment, has developed a concept of the urban regeneration of Oshodi, which is premised […]