Despite Recession, Lagos State Generated More Revenue In 2016
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday hailed tax payers in the State for performing their civic obligations faithfully, saying the State recorded more Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2016 than what was recorded in 2015 despite economic recession in the country. As at December 16, 2016, the State had raked in N287billion IGR […]
Apapa Mob Action: Lagos State Government Condemns Brutal Murder Of LASTMA Officer
The Lagos State Government on Friday condemned in strong terms the mob action that led to the death of an officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Tajudeen Olatunji Bakare and vowed to bring the perpetrators to book. The Government also denied involvement of LASTMA in an incident which led to the […]
Pictures: Governor Ambode At The Commissioning Of Newly Acquired Nigerian Navy Ships
Lagos State Government Will Not Relent In Equipping Security Agencies
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the State Government would continue to take the front seat in ensuring that security agencies in the State especially the Police are well equipped to continue to safeguard the lives and property of Lagosians. The Governor, who spoke at the 10th Town Hall Meeting on Security […]
United States Ambassador To Nigeria, Mr. Stuart Symington, Visits Lagos House, Ikeja
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday advocated the need for strong democratic institutions in Nigeria, saying that such was critical to economic growth and overall development. Governor Ambode, who spoke at Lagos House in Ikeja when he received on courtesy visit the new United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Stuart Symington, said the […]
Lagos State Public Works Corporation Constructs Isheri–Magodo Road Networks
…tackles Jankara-Idumagbo incessant flooding. Lagos State Public Works Corporation within the last two weeks had commenced the construction of some major road networks at Isheri-Magodo in Kosofe Local Government area. Special Adviser/CEO (LSPWC), Engr. Ayotunde Sodeinde revealed this during an inspection of some major road projects in the state. He disclosed that about eight road […]
Education Remains A Vital Tool To Combat Poverty
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday justified the massive investment of his administration on improvement of educational infrastructure and upgrade of curriculum to meet current realities, saying that education remains one of the critical tools to combat poverty and secure a better future for the State. Governor Ambode, who spoke at Lagos House […]
Remarks At The Swearing-In Of The New Tutor General/Permanent Secretary
I congratulate Mrs. Onadipe Oluwafunmilayo Olabisi on her appointment as Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, District 6, in the State Ministry of Education. Our government places a high emphasis on Education and the position to which you have been appointed is very critical to the future progress of Lagos State. We believe that Education is one of […]
Lagos State Government Raises Police Death Insurance Benefit To N10m
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday announced an increment to the death insurance benefit for police officers who die in active service to the State to N10 million, saying that his administration would stop at nothing to ensure the safety of all citizens in the State. Governor Ambode, who spoke at Lagos House […]