It is with the greatest pride that I stand here before you on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of our dear State. I was only 4 years old when the State was created and little did I know that I would be standing, fifty years later, as Governor of God’s greatest gift to Nigeria […]
Children’s Day: Lagos State Government Reaffirms Commitment To Protecting Children Against Abuse, Molestation
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday reassured Lagosians that the State Government would do everything possible to ensure that six pupils of the Government Model College, Igbonla in Epe who were kidnapped in the early hours of Thursday are rescued unhurt and reunited with their parents. Governor Ambode, who gave the assurance at […]
Lagos To Climax Golden Jubilee Celebrations With Musical Fireworks
KSA, Obey, Olamide, Davido, Pasuma, Others To Perform The Lagos State Government on Friday said it has concluded plans to climax the Lagos@50 celebrations with a spectacular display of fireworks. The Government, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, said the fireworks would be on display at midnight […]
Pictures: Governor Ambode At Rhumbles In Lagos
Automation Of Land, Tax, Justice Administrations Underway
…As Experts Chart Way Forward For Lagos In The Next 50 Years Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday revealed strategies being adopted towards moving the State from mega city to smart city, just as he said that his administration has put in place policy framework for a technology-driven land administration and mapping, tax […]
Opening Remarks Delivered At The Lagos @ 50 International Conference, ‘Towards A Smart City’, Held At Eko Hotels And Suites
I sincerely welcome you all to this conference, that has been primarily put up to speak frankly about the direction and the future we intend to bequeath to generations coming after us within the context of the next fifty years. We have had a year-long celebration of the establishment of our dear State, Lagos with […]
Lagos Greatness Lies In Its Melting Pot For All Cultures
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday attributed the greatness of the State to its ability to be the melting pot for all cultures, just as he said that the people of the State over the years have distinguished themselves in making others feel home away from home. Speaking at the Lagos History Lecture […]
Welcome Speech Delivered At The Lagos History Lecture With The Theme “Lagos Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow” At The Eko Hotels And Suites, Victoria Island
I am elated to welcome this August gathering to this auspicious event. I dare say that with the array of distinguished speakers and discussants here, we are in for a refreshing moment. Firstly, let me once again congratulate everybody here present on the golden jubilee anniversary of our dear State and its invaluable contributions to […]
Evander Holyfield, The Greatest Living Boxer Of All Time
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday lauded the achievements of five-time world cruiserweight and heavyweight boxing champion, Evander Holyfield, describing him as the greatest living boxer of all times. Governor Ambode, who spoke at Lagos House in Ikeja when he received Holyfield on courtesy visit, said he was personally proud of the achievements […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Receives Boxing Icon And Four-Time World Heavyweight Champion, Evander Holyfield At Lagos House