L-R: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Cooperatives, Mr. Olalekan Akodu; Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Mrs. Toro Oladapo; Special Adviser to the Governor on Commerce, Hon. Adeyemi Olabinjo; Commissioner for Commerce, Industry & Cooperatives, Prince Rotimi Ogunleye and Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Habib Aruna during the Y2016 Ministerial […]
Local Government Reforms Crucial To Grassroot Development
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday expressed optimism that the newly amended laws on the Local Government system in the state would bring about a massive reform in the third tier of government, which would in turn translate into a renaissance to create prosperity and good governance for the people. Governor Ambode, who […]
114 LG Roads: Lagos Assures Of June Completion Date
Lagos State Government on Thursday assured residents of the June completion date for the construction of 114 roads currently ongoing across the 20 Local Governments and 37 local Council Development Areas in the State. The State’s Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Hon. Muslim Folami gave the assurance at the ongoing Ministerial Press Briefing […]
Speech By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State at the Signing into Law of LASIEC (Amendment) Law, Local Government Tribunal (Amendment) Law and Local Government Administration (Amendment) Law at Lagos House Ikeja on Thursday, May 5, 2016
It gives me great pleasure today to give assent to 3(Three) important Laws of Lagos State namely; Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (Amendment) Law Local Government Administration (Amendment) Law Local Government Election Tribunal (Second Amendment) Law The essence of law in every society is the regulation of human conduct. Upon my assumption of Office, this […]
Pictures: Construction Of Road Median And Iron Barricade At Mile 12-Ketu On Ikorodu Road
Following complaints from residents on the perennial traffic jam that characterizes the Mile-12-Ketu axis on Ikorodu Road, the Lagos State Government embarked on the construction of medians along the corridor, which has since reduced traffic congestion to a large extent. The Government also erected iron barricades along the Ketu-Ojota Corridor to discourage pedestrians from crossing […]
Lagos Targets 25 Percent Increase In Food Supply By 2019
Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Toyin Suarau on Tuesday reiterated the resolve of the State Government to increase the aggregate food supply of the State from less than 15 per cent to 25 per cent within the next four years through various projects and programmes. Suarau who said this at the ongoing ministerial press […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Nominates Ex-Lagos CJ, Philips To Replace Adeyinka As LASIEC Chairman
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has nominated the immediate past Chief Judge of the State, Justice Ayotunde Philips as replacement for the retired Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Hon. Justice Fatai Adeyinka. The Governor, in a letter addressed to the State House of Assembly, which was read on the floor […]
Address Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, The Governor of Lagos State at the Occasion of the Year 2016 May Day Rally Held at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos On Sunday 1st May, 2016
I am happy to join the Workers of Lagos State on this May Day celebration. Before I became Governor, I was a part of the committee of workers and I am still a part of this group because I am still a worker but on a different platform. This is why, as the Chief Executive […]
Jermaine Jackson Confirms Participation At Lagos Int’l Jazz Concert
Jermaine Jackson, co-lead singer of global music brand, Jackson 5 and elder brother of late king of pop, Michael Jackson on Friday confirmed readiness to participate at the star-studded Jazz concert being put together by the Lagos State Government in commemoration of the 2016 International Jazz Day. The concert, which is to be hosted by […]