Renowned economist and financial expert, Professor Pat Utomi at the weekend, said that Lagos State is a crucial catalyst if Nigeria’s economy is to witness a turnaround for the better. Utomi, who spoke at the Executive/Legislative retreat for members of the State Executive Council and Lawmakers from the Senate, House of Representatives as well as […]
Recession: Leaders Must Rise Above Personal Interests And Differences
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday said that Nigeria’s present economic situation urgently requires its elected leaders to rise above their personal differences and interests with a common unity of purpose and deliver good governance to the people who they represent. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the opening ceremony of the maiden edition […]
Keynote Address Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor Of Lagos State At The Opening Of Executive/Legislative Retreat
I am delighted to welcome all our participants to this first ever Executive–Legislative Parley in the life of our administration. Bringing together under one roof all Legislators at the State and Federal levels with the State Cabinet Members, is to proudly showcase what Lagos State is made of. I am aware that the central theme […]
Lagos State Government Launches Free Adult Education Programme
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday launched an Adult Education Programme tagged ‘Lagos is Learning (Èkó ńkẹ kòó)’, a move he said was in line with his administration’s commitment to combat the illiteracy level in the State. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the launch of the programme, held at the Police College, Ikeja, said […]
Lagos State Government Begins Clean-Up Of Waterways
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday begun the process of ridding the State’s waterways of debris and hyacinth, with the view to boost water transportation and positively scale up activities relating to the waterways. Speaking at the commissioning of two Water Hyacinth and Debris Removal Machines held at Ebute Ero Jetty, the Governor […]
Pictures: Governor Ambode At Prince Tajudeen Olusi’s 80th Birthday Celebration
Wife Of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, Tasks Girls On The Importance Of Education
The wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has called on young girls to imbibe the winning attitude by believing in themselves, their ability to succeed and to avoid teenage pregnancy. Mrs. Ambode made this call during the quarterly meeting of the Southern Governors’ Wives Forum (SGWF), while addressing female students in Uyo, […]
Lagos State Government Confirms Release Of Pupils And Teachers of Igbonla Kidnap
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday confirmed the release of the four pupils and teachers of the Lagos State Model College (Senior and Junior) Igbonla in Epe who were kidnapped by suspected ex-Ijaw militants on October 6, 2016, assuring that the Government would spare nothing until it rids the State of criminal elements. The Government, […]
New Permanent Secretaries Charged To Uphold Tradition Of Excellence
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday swore-in two new Permanent Secretaries into the State Public Service, with a charge on the appointees to add positive values and uphold the tradition of excellence which the State is known for. Governor Ambode, who performed the swearing-in ceremony at the Executive Council Chambers at the Lagos […]
Address Delivered At The Swearing-In Ceremony Of Newly Appointed Permanent Secretaries
Protocol, In the last sixteen months, our administration has charted a course for positive growth and development in the various areas of human endeavour in Lagos State. Our modest achievements amplify commitment to the progress of Lagos as aptly expressed in the slogan “the progress of Lagos is of paramount interest to us all”. A […]