What could have been a major tragedy was on Saturday averted by the combined efforts of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Lagos State Fire Service when a tanker fully loaded with 33,000 litres of PMS fell on the Anthony Bridge Inward Gbagada. According to an eyewitness account, the incident which occurred […]
Nigeria Will Surmount Economic Challenges, Mrs. Ambode Assures
Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Friday said the period of economic challenges in the country was only a passing phase that will soon become history. Mrs. Ambode made the remarks at the Carol Service in Alausa, Ikeja, organized by the State Government, as part of activities to celebrate the 2016 […]
Extend Kindness To The Less Privileged
As Christians in Nigeria join the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas, Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has enjoined Nigerians to embrace the virtues of love and peaceful coexistence that the season symbolises. The Governor, in his Christmas goodwill message, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, urged Nigerians to also […]
Goodwill Message Delivered At The 2016 Christmas Carol Ceremony Held At Lagos House, Ikeja
I am delighted to welcome you all to the “Season of Goodwill and Christian Charity” as we jointly engage in year-end festivities to take stock and count our blessings. We have countless reasons to be grateful to the Almighty for seeing us through to this day and for the achievements recorded despite the challenges facing […]
Lake Rice: Lagosians Beseige Sale Centres, Buy Commodity At Approved Prices
Residents of Lagos State on Thursday besieged the various sale centres across the State to buy the much-anticipated LAKE RICE, with vast majority of the people lauding the initiative of government to introduce the commodity at a critical time of the Yuletide season. LAKE RICE, which is locally produced, came into being following a partnership between Lagos State and Kebbi State, […]
Lagos Set For Bigger, Bolder Musical Fiesta
The Lagos State government has announced its preparedness to host what it calls a better, bigger and bolder edition of the popular One Lagos Fiesta across the five divisional zones of the state, starting from the Christmas eve on Saturday December 24. In a press release signed on Thursday by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. […]
Lagos State Government Goes Tough On Child Abuse
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday announced ratification of the first ever Executive Order establishing a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy in Nigeria, just as he said the Policy was designed as a catalyst for driving awareness and commitment of all stakeholders, including every member of the community towards the protection of children. The […]
The True Happiness Of Lagosians Remains Our Priority
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said the guiding principle of his administration since inception has always been the implementation of policies and programmes that would engender true happiness and make life more simpler and comfortable for the people. Governor Ambode, who spoke at a stakeholders’ meeting with religious leaders held at Lagos […]
Address Delivered At The Stakeholders Meeting With Religious Leaders At Lagos House, Ikeja On Wednesday 21st December, 2016
It gives me great pleasure to host our eminent and very revered Religious Leaders. We are thankful to the Almighty who has continued to guide and direct our affairs inspite of the current challenges in the Country. Today is an opportunity for me to say a big thank you to you all, individually and collectively, […]
Lagos And Kebbi States Launch Lake Rice In Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and his Kebbi State counterpart, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu on Wednesday launched the much anticipated Lagos-Kebbi Rice christened LAKE RICE, saying that the partnership which culminated into the launch was not only designed to ensure food security but showcase the ability of Nigeria to become a producing nation. Speaking at […]