It gives me a great pleasure to welcome His Excellency, MR DENYS GAUER the French Ambassador to Nigeria, leading a French Business conglomerate under the umbrella of MEDEF, to Lagos State House. For those who might have forgotten, let me remind you that this is the second time the French Ambassador would be leading […]
Lagos Has Enjoyed Religious Harmony So Far
…Says Peaceful Co-Existence, Driving Force For Development In State Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday evening said the State has enjoyed an appreciable level of religious tolerance and harmony in the last 30 months since he assumed office, attributing it to the atmosphere of peaceful co-existence prevailing among Lagosians of different faith and […]
Keynote Remarks Delivered At The Inter-Faith Parley, Held At The State House, Alausa, Ikeja
It is with great pleasure and much happiness that I stand with you today in a continuous dialogue to fine-tune existing strategies and fashion out creative ways that will deepen the atmosphere of peaceful coexistence and harmonious relationship prevailing among Lagosians. I am particularly grateful to Almighty God, for His divine blessings and transcendent favours […]
20 Years After, FG Completes Handing Over Of Presidential Lodge, Marina To LASG
The Federal Government on Tuesday completed the final handing over of the Presidential Lodge, Marina to the Lagos State Government about twenty years after the journey to actualize it commenced. Speaking at the brief but impressive handing over ceremony, held at the Conference Room of Federal Ministry of Works, Power and Housing in Abuja, Lagos […]
Address Delivered At The Formal Handing-Over Of The Presidential Lodge, Marina To Lagos State Government
In November, 2016, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the release of the Presidential State House, Marina to the Lagos State Government. This is in furtherance of my request to Mr. President for its release, in our bid to transform the Marina-Onikan axis of the State into a world-class arts and tourism hub. You will […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Presents N1.046trn Y2018 Budget Proposal To House Of Assembly
…Earmarks 67% To Capital Expenditure, 33% For Recurrent, Targets N720bn IGR …Infrastructure, Education, Transport, Security, Health Sectors Get Lion Share Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday presented the Year 2018 Budget proposal of N1.046trillion to the House of Assembly, with a pledge that his administration will make every effort to complete all ongoing […]
Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Urges Nigerian Youths To Shun Drug Abuse
Wife of the governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has urged Nigerian youths to keep distance from drug use, for the sake of their personal health and the health of society. She gave the advice in an address to members of the National Youth Service Corps, Batch B Stream 1, at the end of […]
Year 2018 Budget Presentation At The Chambers Of Lagos State House Of Assembly, Alausa
The Year 2017 remains a significant year in the history of Lagos State as we celebrated our Golden Jubilee anniversary colourfully and successfully. The year provided an opportunity not only for celebration but also for significant progress in our drive to becoming a globally competitive economy. I want to sincerely thank all Lagosians, our leaders, […]
Pictures: Governor Ambode At Lt. General Theophilus Danjuma’s (GCON) 80th Birthday Thanksgiving Service
Nigeria Must Create 4 Million Jobs Annually To Ensure Growth
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said for Nigeria to meet its growth ambitions and achieve full economic potential, concerted efforts must be made to create at least four million jobs annually and as well jettison policies that stifle development. Speaking at the opening session of the 9th Annual Bankers’ Committee Retreat of […]