The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it has concluded plans to enact a law to specifically criminalise and punish severely persons who engage in power theft and vandalisation, expressing optimism that it would go a long way to tackle the menace headlong. Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Olawale Oluwo, who said this […]
Politics Should Be About Service
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday emphasized the need for Nigerians to embrace selfless service to humanity, saying that such remained the essence of existence to positively impact others. Speaking at the opening ceremony of 33rd Synod of Diocese of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) with the theme: “Serving”, Governor Ambode also […]
Lagos State Government Warns Developers On Consequences Of Unlawful Demolitions
The Lagos State Government has denied involvement in the demolition of Sabo market on Itoikin road in Ikorodu, which was carried out on Thursday night by unscrupulous and desperate developers suspected to be acting in connivance with certain Local Government officials. A statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve […]
Lagos@50: LASG Commissions 10 Roads, Three Bridges, Other Projects
The Lagos @ 50 celebrations took a new dimension this week as the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode embarked on commissioning of several infrastructural projects across the State. The projects, including network of roads, bridges, seven transformers, Street Lighting infrastructures, monuments and a recreation park, the Governor said was in line with his commitment to […]
Fire Disasters: Lagos Saves N99bn Worth Of Properties In One Year
…Builds Four New Fire Stations, Emergency Response Units Lagos State Government on Thursday said about N99.7billion worth of properties were saved from fire incidences recorded in the State in the last one year. Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr. Oluseye Oladejo who disclosed this during the Ministerial Press Briefing held at the […]
Lagos Pledges Support For First Annual Diaspora Festival In Badagry
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday pledged his administration’s commitment to make the first Annual Diaspora Festival in Badagry a major success, adding that a master plan that would prescribe strategies and programmes to boost the potentials of the ancient town was also underway. Governor Ambode, who spoke when he received a delegation […]
Lagos State Government Tasks Academic Community On Quality Research To Drive Growth
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday called on the academic community to come up with quality research work that would create a platform for good governance and set the country on the path of economic growth and development. Governor Ambode, who spoke at Lagos House in Ikeja when he received management team of […]
LASG Promises New Secretariat, Improved Welfare For Labour Union And Workers
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday allayed fears that plans by his administration to phase out the yellow commercial buses, popularly known as Danfo would lead to massive job losses, saying that it would instead create more jobs in the transportation sector. The Governor, who spoke at the May Day Rally held at the Agege […]
Keynote Address Titled “Celebrating The Workers Oiling The Progress Of Lagos State” Delivered On The Occasion Of May Day Celebrations
It has been well over a hundred years since the celebration of the first May Day celebration in Chicago, USA. Since then, enlightened nations and owners of capital now better appreciate and reward the prime, indispensable and invaluable role of labour in the scheme of wealth production. I am proud to count the Lagos State […]