Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday awarded N10million seed fund to the best three graduating students of the Ready.Set.Work (RSW) Initiative, saying that he was fulfilled that his administration was nurturing graduates that would contribute immensely to the development of the State and Nigeria in general. 20 year- old graduate of the Lagos State University […]
Address Delivered At The Ready-Set-Work Graduation Event At The Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
It gives me great pleasure to stand here as we graduate the third batch of Ready-Set-Work Scholars. Congratulations to the Ready-Set-Work Class of 2018. Three years ago, I stood on this same spot and looked across a room of about 500 Ready-Set-Work Scholars, 52 volunteer facilitators, friends and partners of Ready-Set-Work – many of whom […]
Canadian Governor-General, Payette, Governor Ambode Unveil Lagos Biobank Lab
The Governor-General of Canada, Rt. Hon. Julie Payette and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday jointly unveiled a Biobank Laboratory in Lagos designed to ensure effective management of outbreak of infectious diseases with special focus on containment and strengthening of capacity to prevent, detect and respond to all manner of threats. The Biobank, […]
Governor Ambode Charges New Perm Secs To Prioritize Efficient Service Delivery
…Says Machinery Of Governance Must Roll Faster Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday swore-in five new Permanent Secretaries into the State Civil Service, with a charge on them to place high premium on efficient service delivery and work to make the machinery of governance to roll faster in the overall interest of […]
Remarks By Governor Akinwunmi Ambode At The Swearing In Of Five Newly Appointed Permanent Secretaries
I congratulate our newly appointed Permanent Secretaries who have just taken the oath of office. This is no doubt, a happy and fulfilling moment for all of you, your families, friends and colleagues who have contributed in various ways to your successful career in the Lagos State Public Service. You have been appointed among several […]
Lagos Set To Commission Modern Ferry Terminal, New Ilaje-Bariga Road
…As Work On Oworonshoki Lagoon Reclamation Reach Advanced Stage In furtherance of the intermodal transportation system of Lagos State Government, all is now set for the commissioning of an ultra-modern ferry terminal and new access road in Ilaje-Bariga area of the State. The State Government, in a statement on Sunday by Commissioner for Works and […]
Entertainment Industry Key To Nigeria’s Economic Growth
…As VP Holds Special Evening With Stakeholders In Lagos Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday evening re-emphasised the importance of the entertainment industry to Nigeria’s economic growth, assuring that the sector would continue to enjoy support to maximize its potentials. The duo spoke […]
COWLSO Urges Women To Rise Against Children Becoming Mothers
…Ambode Demonstrated Grace, Holds No Grudges- Bagudu …Says Lagos Gov’s Efforts Ensured 90% Reduction In Nigeria’s Rice Importation Kebbi State Governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu on Thursday showered accolades on his counterpart in Lagos, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for the high sense of maturity displayed in the wake of the political developments in the State, saying the latter […]
2019: We’ll Campaign Vigorously For Buhari, Sanwo-Olu
…Reaffirms Commitment To APC’s Victory In Polls Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said he would lead a strong campaign to ensure victory for President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in the State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2019 general elections. Governor Ambode, who spoke to journalists at […]
Governor Ambode Tasks Women On Action And Unity of Purpose
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has charged women in the country to engage action and embrace unity of purpose, to achieve significant and lasting social change beneficial to all. The governor who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Idiat Adebule, spoke at the opening ceremony of the 18th edition of the National Women’s Conference, held at […]