…To Train 10,000 Skilled Persons Through Employability Support Scheme The Lagos State Government on Thursday said a total of 6,462 residents with proven business ideas have so far benefitted about N5.22billion from the Employment Trust Fund (ETF) designed to grow the economy and create jobs through provision of credit facilities with minimal interest. Speaking at […]
LASG Seeks World Bank’s Partnership In Funding Transport, Energy, Water Sectors
…Says Support For Lagos‘ll Positively Rub Off On Nigeria’s Economy Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday called on the World Bank to seriously consider partnership with the State Government in funding key projects in transport, energy and water sectors, saying such collaboration would positively impact the economy of not just the State but […]
Pictures: World Bank Delegation Visit Lagos House, Ikeja
Lagos To Complete Largest Rice Mill In Sub Saharan Africa Early 2019
…Revs Up New Mile 12 Market, Agbowa Timberville Sawmill, Others The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said all hands are on deck to complete the largest rice mill in Sub-Saharan Africa currently ongoing in Imota Local Council Development Area of the State within the first quarter of 2019. Apart from ensuring availability of rice in […]
We Must Entrench True Federalism To Rescue Nigeria
…Says Current Power Structure Inhibiting National Growth …Delivers 2017 UNILAG Convocation Lecture Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday reiterated the need for Nigeria to implement the federal system as originally intended, saying doing so remains the right path to rescue the country from the doldrums and myriad of challenges inhibiting growth and development. […]
Inclusion: Path To A New Nation; Lecture Delivered At The University Of Lagos 2017 Convocation
I thank the Vice Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe and the Senate for the singular and profound honor of addressing this convocation. The positive role the University of Lagos has played in Nigeria and Africa cannot be overstated. Through its halls have walked leaders and innovators in all academic disciplines; people who have devoted their […]
Religious Tourism Captured In Lagos Tourism Master Plan
…Says State To Play Key Role In French President, Macron’s Visit To Nigeria July The Lagos State Government on Monday said that the State’s Tourism Master Plan has adequately captured the potentials of spiritual or religious tourism, adding that the primary concern of government was to ensure that the infrastructure and enabling environment to drive […]
Bishop of Lagos Diocese lauds LASG For Result-Oriented Policies And Massive Infrastructural Renewal Drive
Bishop of Lagos Diocese, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Ephraim Ademowo on Monday lauded Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for result-oriented policies and massive infrastructural renewal drive across the State, saying his re-election come 2019 is already a done deal. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the third session of the 33rd […]
Goodwill Message Delivered At The 3rd Session Of The 33rd Synod Of The Diocese Of Lagos Anglican Communion At Our Saviours Church, Tafawa Balewa Lagos
I am pleased to join the entire Church of God and most especially our Dean Emeritus, Church of Nigeria, (Anglican Communion) and Diocesan Bishop of Lagos, the Most Rev. Dr. Ephraim Adebola Ademowo, for the 3rd session of the 33rd Synod of the Diocese of Lagos. This year’s synod is a unique one in […]
Ward Congress: Governor Ambode Lauds Peaceful Conduct, Party Members
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday commended the peaceful process members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) conducted its ward congresses across the 337 wards in the State. Governor Ambode, who participated in the exercise at his Ward A6 in Luyepo Primary School, Papa-Epe in Epe Local Government Area, lauded the party members […]