In a time of two hours, 15 minutes and 20 seconds, Kenya’s, Abraham Kiptum who won the maiden edition of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on Saturday successfully defended his title at the second edition of the race carting away the grand prize of $50,000. His time was a new record in the Lagos Marathon […]
Address Delivered At The 2017 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Today’s successful completion of the 2nd edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon marks another leg of our dreams and aspiration to make Lagos the destination of Sports in Africa. We cannot but acknowledge the presence of Athletics Federation Presidents from other Countries, elite Athletes from four (4) Continents, fifteen (15)Countries and participation of […]
Brief Report On The Activities Of Lagos State Public Works Corporation From Monday February 6th – Friday February 10th, 2017
Lagos State Public Works Corporation this week carried out Maintenance/Palliative works on the underlisted roads in the following Local Government Areas. AGEGE LOCAL GOVERNMENT Alexandra road, Agege Oko Oba road, Orile, Agege Ayige street/Salawu street, Agege Agbotikuyo Axis, Agege ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT Ikotun-Ijegun road/Da-Silva street, Alimosho Ipaja-Command road, Alimosho Ikotun/Ijesha road, Alimosho Oba Amusa street, […]
100, 000 Athletes From 27 Countries To Participate In Lagos Marathon
…As LASG Assures Of Adequate Security, Logistics A total of 100, 000 athletes from 27 countries including Nigeria will be participating in the second edition of Access Bank Lagos Marathon billed to hold from 7am to 2pm on February 11, 2017. 64 elite athletes from 26 countries and 102 from Nigeria, as well as 30 special […]
#GermanAfricanBusinessSummit: Lagos Is Open For Business
…Africa Has Potentials To Be A Great Continent Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said the State is willing, able and ready to partner with investors within and outside Africa, just as he said that adequate measures have been put in place to enhance the ease of doing business within the State. Governor […]
An Address Delivered At The German-African Business Summit (GABS) 2017, Titled ‘Economic Growth In Africa – Lagos State Perspective’, In Nairobi, Kenya
I am pleased to be here. I have come with a powerful delegation from Lagos which is a strong indication of our belief in Africa and her friends. We are excited to be at this second edition of the German-African Business Summit. With a population of over 1.2 Billion people and national endowments, Africa has […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode At The German-African Business Summit in Nairobi, Kenya
Why Lagos Needs New Waste Management Policy
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday underscored the need for the State to evolve a new waste management policy that would not only be befitting for a mega city State but ensure that the State remains clean and safe for healthy living. The Governor, who spoke at a Annual Lecture of the Centre for Values […]
Smart City: Lagos To Train One Million Residents On Computer Coding
Ahead of the much anticipated roll out of CodeLagos, the Lagos State Ministry of Education on Tuesday said the programme would seek to teach at least one million Lagos residents to code by 2019 and also foster necessary skills to create sustainable solutions to social challenges and create employment opportunities. The government also announced the […]
Speak Up Against Female Genital Mutilation, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Charges Women Groups
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Monday called on mothers, women groups and high-powered government organizations, to step up advocacy towards total eradication of female genital mutilation. She made the call in Alausa, Ikeja, while interacting with journalists on the occasion of the 2017 International Day of Zero Tolerance for […]