The Olu of Warri called his courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos state a “homecoming” and not a formal visit due to the existing cordial relationship that the Itsekiris and Yorubas have enjoyed. Specifically, he expressed his appreciation to His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for his brotherly gestures after the demise of the previous […]
Lagos Monarchs Visit: Commendation Will Spur Us to Do More
The Lagos State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs on Thursday commended the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and all the security agencies in the state for the prompt and successful rescue of the students of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School in Ikorodu who were kidnapped by gunmen at their school on February 29. The […]
Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Canvasses Global Action For Gender Parity
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode and his wife Bolanle, have sent a call for global action to fast-track the process of achieving gender parity across the world. They made the call at the Police College Grounds, Ikeja, during the celebration of the 2016 International Women’s Day, organized by the state’s Ministry of […]
New National Museum Will Create Job For Youths, Artisans
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday explained the rationale behind his decision to transform the National Museum in Onikan, Lagos to a world-class edifice, saying the development would go a long way in creating jobs for the lower strata of the society and in turn boost the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the […]
Pictures: Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode at Coronation Of Oba Saliu Adetunji as 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) during the Coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji at the Mapo Hall, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday, March 04, 2016. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd left), with the Alaafin of Oyo, […]
Pictures: Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode Visits Olu Of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli 1, King Godfrey Ikenwoli Emiko in Warri, Delta State
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (left) discussing with the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwole 1, King Godfrey Ikenwole Emiko, during the Governor’s visit to the Olu of Warri, at his Palace, Warri Kingdom, Delta State. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, with Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli 1, King Godfrey Ikenwole Emiko and a […]
We’ll Transform National Museum to World Standard
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday vowed to transform the National Museum in Lagos to a modern-day cultural edifice which would be of international standard, just as he pledged to partner with the Federal Government to give facelift to federal infrastructures in the state. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Ikeja […]
Pictures: Gov. Ambode at Funeral Service of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1 at St. Peters Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode at the Funeral Service of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1, at St. Peters Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan, on Friday, February 12, 2016. (L-R) With him are, Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, his wife, Florence and Wife of Late Oba Samuel Odugade, […]
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode Appoints Prof. Wole Soyinka, Gbadamosi to Head Lagos @50 Committee
…Says Celebration Will Highlight Full Splendor Of Lagos …We’ll Showcase Triumph, Experience Of Black People- Soyinka Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday appointed Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka and Mr. Rasheed Gbadamosi as Co-Chairmen of the Lagos at 50 Planning Committee, just as he expressed optimism that the celebration will go a long […]
An Address Delivered By His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State on the Occasion of the Inauguration of the Lagos @ 50 Committee Held on Wednesday 10th February 2016
It is my pleasure to welcome you all to Lagos House. We have in our midst today esteemed guests and associates as we set the ball rolling for the celebration of Lagos State at 50. Ladies and Gentlemen, Lagos State will be 50 years next year. 50 years is a significant landmark in the life […]