An Address Delivered At The German-African Business Summit (GABS) 2017, Titled ‘Economic Growth In Africa – Lagos State Perspective’, In Nairobi, Kenya

I am pleased to be here. I have come with a powerful delegation from Lagos which is a strong indication of our belief in Africa and her friends. We are excited to be at this second edition of the German-African Business Summit. With a population of over 1.2 Billion people and national endowments, Africa has […]

Lagos State Government Receives Certificate Admitting Lagos Into World’s 100 Resilient Cities

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday received the Certificate of Admission of the State as one of the 100 Resilient Cities (100RC) in the world pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation, saying that it was a starting point and a positive partnership that would help the State address the challenges of urban planning, transport […]

Address Delivered At The Agenda Setting Workshop On Building A More Resilient City Held On Tuesday 7th February, 2017 At Renaissance Hotel GRA, Ikeja

On Wednesday 25th May, 2016 the Lagos State Government received the news of our selection to join the group of 100 Resilient Cities network, a cause pioneered by the highly esteemed Rockefeller foundation.This news was a proud moment for our State and a confirmation that our efforts to build a globally competitive State have received international […]

Lagos Needs $30bn To Execute 30 Capital Projects In Five Years

…Inaugurates 12-Member Economic Advisory Committee Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said that the State would require at least $30billion dollars to adequately deliver 30 most impactful infrastructural projects over the next five years. The Governor, who spoke shortly before inaugurating a 12-member Economic Advisory Committee at the Lagos House, Ikeja, said the […]

Lagos State Government Appoints NURTW Officials As Ambassadors Of Campaign Against Sexual, Domestic Violence

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 Government Awards Contracts For The Renovation Of 174 Classrooms, 8 New Blocks

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 […]