June 23rd of every year is a day to remind all public servants across the globe about the virtue and nobility of service. It is a time to review and take stock of our service delivery to the public. Today, Lagos State joins the global public service to celebrate our accomplishments and recognise those who […]
Remarks By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor Of Lagos State At The Public Presentation Of A Publication “Cascade Of Change” By Mr. Steve Ayorinde At The Nigerian Institute Of International Affairs (NIIA), Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island On Thursday, 23rd June, 2016
This is a presentation of a compilation of thoughts from the mind of a prolific writer and social commentator who got caught in the “wind of change” in a defining era of governance and politics in Nigeria. Looking back at the activities of the last twelve months, it seems just like yesterday. It is quite […]
Security: Lagos State Government Receives N10m Donation From Lebanese Community
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday received a donation of N10 million from the Lebanese Nigerian Initiative (LNI) for the State Security Trust Fund, charging the body to continue to do more for the State. The Governor, who spoke at the Lagos House, Ikeja when he received the Chairman and the directors of […]
Lagos State Government Seeks Private Sector Partnership On Graduate Internship Scheme
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday called on members of the Organized Private Sector (OPS) to key into the graduate internship scheme of the State Government aimed at equipping fresh graduates with necessary skills to transform them into job creators rather than job seekers. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House in […]
Residents Laud the Lagos State Government Over Repair Of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
A cross section of Lagos State residents on Wednesday lauded the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for keeping to his promise of repairing the failed portions of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, saying that the development has transformed the economic landscape of the axis. Governor Ambode and his team, had about five weeks ago, made an unscheduled inspection […]
Sexual Offences: Lagos Trains Magistrates On Effective Implementation Of Criminal Justice Law
In a bid to ensure effective administration of the Criminal Justice Law 2011 especially as it relates to sexual offences, the Lagos State Government has began a workshop to ensure uniformity amongst Magistrates in the implementation of the provisions of the Law. Speaking at the commencement of the workshop organised by the State Ministry of […]
Lagos State Government Signs Historic Smart City Deal With Dubai
The Lagos State Government and the City of Dubai on Monday entered into a historic partnership that will see Lagos emerge as the first Smart City in Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Lagos Smart City was signed at the Emirate Towers by the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem […]
Residents Excited As LSPWC Reconstructs Odunlade, Fadipe Streets In Somolu
Respite has come the way of residents living around Somolu Local Government Area precisely the highly dreaded Odunlade and Fadipe streets which were always prone to flooding during the rains as the Lagos State Public Works Corporation commences massive reconstruction of the roads. Speaking with the Special Adviser/ CEO (LSPWC), Engr. Ayotunde Sodeinde during an […]
Pictures: On-Going Construction Of Abule Egba, Ajah Fly Overs
In an effort to address traffic congestion in major parts of the State, the Lagos State Executive Council under the leadership of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in December last year approved the construction of flyover for two of the State’s high-density traffic zones- Ajah round about and Abule Egba junction. The two major projects shortly after […]
Keep Off Ogun River Blocked By Vegetation, Lagos Warns Residents
The Lagos State Government on Monday warned residents to keep off the Ogun River, near the Kara Cattle Market which was recently blocked by vegetation, saying that the river could open up at any time with dire consequences. Last weekend, the river was taken over by vegetation, caused by a heavy storm, which created a […]