In line with his commitment to improve the welfare of the state workforce, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the lump sum payment of leave allowance to all staff in the State’s mainstream Civil Service, Local Governments and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) with effect from May, 2016. The State Head […]
Pictures: Wife Of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode At Flag Off Of Future Assured Initiative By Hajiya Aisha Buhari In Ibadan
R-L: Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (3rd right); Wife of Osun State Governor, Alhaja Sherifat Aregbesola; Wife of Edo State Governor, Mrs. Iara Oshiomole; Wife of Delta State Governor, Dame Edith Okowa; Wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun; Wife of Imo State Governor, Mrs. Nkechi Okorocha; Wife of Enugu State Governor, Mrs. […]
Lagos Jazz Festival Will Put State On World Tourism Map
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday expressed optimism that the activities lined up for the forthcoming Lagos International Jazz Day will go a long way to showcase the tourism potentials of the State to the World. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Ikeja when he played host to some of the […]
Pictures: Commissioner For Information And Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde Briefs Press On Forthcoming Lagos International Jazz Festival 2016
L-R: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Mr. Fola Adeyemi; Director, Lagos International Jazz Festival & CEO, Inspiro Productions, Mr. Ayoola Sadare; Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde; Special Adviser to the Governor on Arts & Culture, Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mr. Adewale Jamiu Ashimi and […]
Lagos Plans Expansion Of Ikeja-Alausa Road to Tackle Gridlock
The Lagos State Government on Monday announced plans to upgrade the network of roads in Ikeja to improve and boost the economic stature of the seat of Government to world class standard and to reduce traffic gridlock around the corridor to the barest minimum, just as it revealed readiness to expand the Awolowo Way with […]
Lekki Unrest: Lagos State Government Asks IGP to Take Over Investigation into Disu’s Killing
The Lagos State Government at the weekend released a White Paper on the report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into causes of civil disturbances at the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ), just as it reiterated its commitment to ensuring free access for investors not just in the area but also in other parts of the […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Mourns Passage Of Former Lagos Deputy Governor, Jafojo
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday expressed sadness over the passage of the former Deputy Governor of the State, Alhaji Rafiu Jafojo. Jafojo, who was Deputy Governor during the administration of former Governor, Alhaji Lateef Jakande during the Second Republic, died on Saturday in his Lagos residence at the age of 80. The […]
Nigeria Must Rise Above Crude Realities
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, at the weekend in far away United Kingdom, said the massive fall in oil prices in the international market is a blessing in disguise for Nigeria, just as he said the development is a tipping point not just for positive change but also to achieve inclusive growth and sustainable […]
Nigerian Airforce Commences Night Flying Training In Lagos
Lagos State Government has advised Lagosians not to panic as the Nigerian Air Force commences night flying training exercise in the state tonight. The exercise according to the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, is to commence today 18th to 23rd April, as from 7.00pm – 11.00pm daily. This exercise will involve the usage […]
Lagos State Government Vows to Go Tough on Okada Restriction, Street Trading
The Lagos State Government at the weekend said it would henceforth strictly enforce the extant laws in the state especially those bordering on environmental offences and restriction of operation of commercial motorcycles, popularly called Okada in certain routes as well as street trading. Rising from the monthly Security Council Meeting which involved heads of all security agencies […]