Welcome Speech Delivered At The Lagos History Lecture With The Theme “Lagos Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow” At The Eko Hotels And Suites, Victoria Island

I am elated to welcome this August gathering to this auspicious event. I dare say that with the array of distinguished speakers and discussants here, we are in for a refreshing moment. Firstly, let me once again congratulate everybody here present on the golden jubilee anniversary of our dear State and its invaluable contributions to […]

Evander Holyfield, The Greatest Living Boxer Of All Time

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday lauded the achievements of five-time world cruiserweight and heavyweight boxing champion, Evander Holyfield, describing him as the greatest living boxer of all times. Governor Ambode, who spoke at Lagos House in Ikeja when he received Holyfield on courtesy visit, said he was personally proud of the achievements […]

Pictures: Wife Of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Receives Awards At Presentation Of Stage Play-Travails Of Erelu Kuti, The Queen Mother

Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (2nd right); being presented with an award of Distinguished Culture Personality by Erelu Abiola Dosunmu (2nd left) as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mrs. Adebimpe Akinsola (left) and Princess Bolanle Kazeem (right), watch during the presentation of a stage play titled [...]

Address Delivered At The Special Parliamentary Session To Celebrate Lagos @ 50 & 2nd Anniversary Of The 8th Assembly Of Lagos State House Of Assembly At The Assembly Complex, Alausa

Today is another very important day in celebrating 50 years of excellence, since the creation of Lagos State. In a democracy, particularly a federal system of government which we operate, modern government is placed on a tripod comprising of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary. Each arm has its distinct role as prescribed by the Constitution. […]