The Berger Pedestrian Bridge currently being constructed by the Lagos State Government is in response to yearnings from residents to enable pedestrians navigate both sides of the ever busy Berger Bus-stop where some persons have lost their lives in the past in an attempt to cross the road. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode graciously approved the immediate […]
Pictures: Newly Built Bus Park At Iyana Oworo By Lagos State Government
Worried by the long hours of traffic Lagosians spend on the ever busy Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode within the first month of his administration visited the Iyana Oworo Bus Stop to access the situation. The Governor, accompanied by key members of his government discussed the possible solution to the persistent […]
Arts, Culture, Pivotal Tool For Good Governance – Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday in Brussels, Belgium, underscored the importance of using art and culture to promote democratic governance and advance people-oriented policies. He spoke at the Center for Fine Arts (BOZAR) in Brussels while attending the Center’s 2016 Summer Photography Exhibition as a Special Guest of Honour. The exhibition, which […]
Lagos State Government Clarifies Eviction Of Tarzan, Metro Ferry Operators From Jetties
The Lagos State Government on Friday said its decision to serve eviction notices to Tarzan Marine Enterprises and Metro Ferry, both operators of commercial jetties in the State, was in line with overriding public interest and quest to ensure strict adherence to safety measures and international best practices. In a statement signed by the Managing […]
Lagos To Meet UNESCO Standard On Education – Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday commissioned newly constructed block of six classrooms, furniture, toilets and borehole at Farm Settlement Primary School, Odogunyan in Ikorodu area of the State, just as he expressed optimism that it would go a long way to complement efforts geared towards meeting pupil/ classroom ratio in line with […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Honours 555 With Long Service Merit Award
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday presented long service merit awards to 555 public servants who had distinguished themselves over the years, just as he restated his commitment to the welfare of workers in the State. The Governor who spoke at the Merit Awards ceremony held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, congratulated […]
Lagos Warns Beach Operators Against Flouting Safety Regulations
The Lagos State Government has warned beach operators in the State to adhere strictly to the safety regulations guiding their operations, warning that defaulters would be appropriately sanctioned. Speaking on the backdrop of the unfortunate incident at the Elegushi Beach which claimed the lives of Adeshola Ogunefun and Olufunmilayo Odusina, both Postgraduate students of the […]
Nigerians Must Unite To Fight Cancer – Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday marked his birthday with a special luncheon too raise funds for the provision of three Mobile Cancer Centres across the three Senatorial Districts in the State, with a call on Nigerians to join hands together to wage war against the scourge. The Governor who spoke at an […]
Lagos Commences Internship Scheme For Students Of Tertiary Institutions
The Lagos State Government has commenced an internship scheme for final year students of tertiary institutions across the State tagged ‘Ready, Set, Work,’ an initiative aimed at equipping fresh graduates with necessary skills to become job creators rather than job seekers. The scheme, which is being anchored by the State’s Ministry of Education, commenced on […]
Address Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor Of Lagos State At The #GivingTuesdayLagos Luncheon On Tuesday 14th June 2016 At The Banquet Hall Of Lagos House, Alausa
I thank you all for honoring my invitation to this #GivingTuesday event which by some stroke of fate coincides with my birthday. The #GivingTuesday concept is not a celebration per se but a clarion call to action to better the lives of others, through generous and sacrificial giving. In 2012, the United Nations Foundation commenced […]