Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday called on Muslims in Nigeria to imbibe the values of sacrifice, love and continue to foster unity as they join their counterparts worldwide to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival. In his Sallah message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, Governor Ambode said the period […]
Go For Regular Medical Check Up, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Urges Residents
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Wednesday enjoined residents of the state, to always go for medical check-up and engage in physical exercise, for good health and early diagnosis of medical conditions. Mrs. Ambode gave the advice yesterday at her home town, Poka, Epe, in Eredo area of Epe Local […]
My Random Thoughts: On Lagos, and Accelerating Development Across Nigeria
I am sharing my thoughts in this article, not necessarily as the governor of Lagos State but as a Nigerian; a Nigerian who wants to see progress and sustainable growth in our country. I am lucky to be administering a State that has been put on the right track by my two predecessors, Asiwaju Bola […]
Lagos Ready To Emerge As Hub For Tourism And Entertainment In Africa
…Says Sector Key To State’s Economic Growth, Youth Empowerment Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said the State is more than ready to take the driving seat for the development of Tourism, Arts and Entertainment in Africa. Governor Ambode, who spoke on a programme on Ben TV, United Kingdom, as a prelude to […]
Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Tasks Women Lawyers On Gender Equality, Child Rights
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode has urged lawyers to evolve new ways of making more progress on gender equality, women development and child welfare, saying that no society can achieve rapid development when children and women are relegated to the background. Speaking at the African Women Lawyers Association’s parley, held at Victoria […]
Eid-El-Kabir: 70 Trailer Load Of Lake Rice Arrive Lagos
…As Govt Assures Of Fair Distribution Across Sales Centres In an effort to ensure even distribution across all the sale centres, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday said that at least 70 trailer load of the LAKE RICE have arrived the State ahead of the commencement of the sale on Thursday. The State’s Commissioner for […]
Support Devolution Of Power To States, Fiscal Federalism, LASG Tasks Lawyers
…Says Weak Institutions Impeding Ease Of Doing Business …Lagos Has Made Greatest Institutional Transformation, Says NBA President Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday called on lawyers in the country to raise their voices in support of the demand for devolution of power to States and fiscal federalism, especially the review of the current […]
Opening Remarks At The Opening Ceremony Of Nigerian Bar Association Annual Conference
On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the nation’s Center of Excellence and the 5th largest economy in Africa. Lagos State is connected in many ways to the history of Nigeria including the study and practice of law. It is home to […]