Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday insisted plans are afoot to remove yellow buses popularly known as Danfo from Lagos roads for a more efficient, well-structured and world class mass transportation system that would facilitate ease of movement within the city. The Governor also said that his administration would soon roll out a comprehensive […]
Introduction Let me begin by thanking Prof. Pat Utomi and the Center for Values in Leadership for inviting me to speak at this 14th Annual CVL Lecture and Leadership Symposium. When I got the invitation to speak at this event, I had no hesitation whatsoever in accepting. This is because, the theme of this year’s […]
The Lagos State Government has appointed some key officials of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) as ambassadors of the campaign against rape, domestic violence, child abuse, maltreatment and neglect in the State. Speaking at a sensitization and engagement initiative held at Abule Egba Secretariat of Lagos State branch of NURTW, Coordinator of […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday advised students in the State to fully embrace the opportunities being provided by his administration in the education sector and shun all negative values and vices that could hinder them from realising their dreams The Governor said his vision remained the building of great future full of […]
Lagos State Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said his administration has awarded contract for the construction of eight new blocks of classrooms as well as the renovation of 174 existing blocks of classrooms and the construction of perimeter fence in various schools to enhance security. The Governor, who spoke at the Foundation Laying ceremony […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday presided over the swearing-in of three new Permanent Secretaries into the State Public Service, charging the new appointees to bring their professionalism to bear and impact positively on the lives of Lagosians. The Governor, who spoke at the State Executive Council Chambers at Lagos House, Ikeja, stressed […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday signed into law the anti-kidnapping bill recently passed by the State House of Assembly, with a pledge to ensure its full implementation to eradicate kidnapping once and for all in the State. The Prohibition of the Act of Kidnapping Law imposes a penalty of life imprisonment on […]
As the Centre of Excellence, appointments into public offices in the Lagos State Civil Service are dictated by merit, integrity and a record of selfless service. These were the criteria for the selection of the three Permanent Secretaries who have just been sworn-in today. As a government, we believe strongly that to maintain and surpass […]
I have just signed into law three very important bills: The Prohibition of the Act of Kidnapping The Sports Trust Fund Law, and the The Sport Commission Law These laws have been enacted to address key issues bordering on security and effectively harnessing the potentials in the sports sector. In recent times, kidnapping has become […]
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Monday identified delay in the administration of justice as a major challenge that must be jointly tackled by all relevant stakeholders in the justice sector, just as he urged judges, lawyers and others to change their attitudes and stand up for what is right. Speaking at the opening ceremony […]
