L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, discussing with members of the newly inaugurated Committee on Restructuring of the State Building Control Agency (LSBCA) Arch. ( Mrs.) Yetunde Ajayi; Chairman, Dr. Bunmi Ajayi and Engr. Oreoluwa Fadayomi during the inauguration by the Governor, at the Lagos House, Ikeja on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. R-L: Lagos State Governor, […]
Expression of Interest, Urban Development Projects, Lagos Mega City Initiative
The global ranking of cities rated Lagos as one of the mega cities in the World, together with New York City, Beijing, Tokyo, Shanghai, Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro, Johannesburg, etc. As one of those cities having a population in excess of 17 million persons, it is imperative to provide facilities and infrastructure for the city […]
Lagos State Government Urges Precaution Against Change In Climatic Condition
The Lagos State Government has urged Lagosians to take precautionary measures against the changes in climatic conditions over a period of time. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, the government said the changes in climatic conditions is a result of prolonged period of excessively hot weather, accompanied by […]
Press Briefing by The Governor of Lagos State Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on the Recent Building Collapse at Lekki Gardens, Eti-Osa Lagos State
The reported collapse of a six-floor building in Lekki Gardens in Eti-Osa Local Government on 8th March, 2016 where 34 people lost their lives and dozens have been injured is one building collapse too many. I am therefore addressing you today with a heavy heart as I commiserate with all those that have suffered loss […]
Defective Lekki Gardens Buildings to Be Demolished
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday directed that stability test be conducted on all building constructed by the Lekki Gardens to ascertain their structural integrity, saying that any building found to be defective will be demolished. The Governor who addressed Government House Correspondents at the Lagos House, Ikeja, shortly after inspecting the site […]
Lekki Building Collapse: GM of Building Control Agency, Three Others Sacked
In the wake of the Lekki Gardens building collapse, Governor. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday approved the dismissal of the General Manager of the Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Engr. Adeigbe Olushola. Governor Ambode also approved the dismissal of the Head of Inspection and Quality Control in the Agency, Adeoye Thomas Adeyemi; the Zonal District Officer in the […]
Olu Of Warri, His Royal Majesty, King Godfrey Ikenwoli Emiko, Pays Courtesy Visit to Governor Ambode at Lagos House, Ikeja on Monday 14th March, 2016
The Olu of Warri called his courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos state a “homecoming” and not a formal visit due to the existing cordial relationship that the Itsekiris and Yorubas have enjoyed. Specifically, he expressed his appreciation to His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for his brotherly gestures after the demise of the previous […]
Brief Report On The Activities Of Lagos State Public Works Corporation From Monday March 7th–11th Friday March 2016
Lagos State Public Works Corporation this week carried out Maintenance/Palliative works on the under-listed roads in the following Local Government Areas. IKEJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT Mobolaji Bank Anthony way, Mary land axis, Ikeja G.R.A Obokun/Abiodun Adeyemi/Olaleke/Taiwo/Morgan/Tunji Tope hill road network, Ogudu, Ikeja Emmanuel Street, Jesu Oyinbo axis Maryland/Sobo Arobiodu Street, G.R.A Ikeja Lateef Jakande road, […]
Only A Viable Workforce Can Drive Government Policies and Programmes
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday restated his administration’s commitment to reforms in the state civil service, saying that only a viable workforce can drive the policies and programmes of any government. The Governor who spoke when he received the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, on a courtesy visit […]
Pictures: Rehabilitation of Shitta Street, Dopemu, Agege in Progress
The rehabilitation of Shitta Street, Dopemu in Agege is presently going on. Engineers are working conscientiously to ensure that the rehabilitation project is completed as soon as possible.