Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said that one of his administration’s objectives is to propel the State from being the fifth to become the third largest economy in Africa. He said to achieve this, the State Government would focus more on Education (especially vocational training), scaling up of its health facilities, including […]
Take Advantage Of N25bn ETF, Lagos State Government Tasks Youths And Entrepreneurs
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode at the weekend urged the youths and entrepreneurs in the State to take full advantage of the N25billion Employment Trust Fund (ETF) initiative of his administration to grow their businesses and become self reliant. Governor Ambode, who stated this in Agege while flagging off the One Lagos Fiesta, […]
Nigeria Will Surmount Economic Challenges, Mrs. Ambode Assures
Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Friday said the period of economic challenges in the country was only a passing phase that will soon become history. Mrs. Ambode made the remarks at the Carol Service in Alausa, Ikeja, organized by the State Government, as part of activities to celebrate the 2016 […]
Lake Rice: Lagosians Beseige Sale Centres, Buy Commodity At Approved Prices
Residents of Lagos State on Thursday besieged the various sale centres across the State to buy the much-anticipated LAKE RICE, with vast majority of the people lauding the initiative of government to introduce the commodity at a critical time of the Yuletide season. LAKE RICE, which is locally produced, came into being following a partnership between Lagos State and Kebbi State, […]
Lagos And Kebbi States Launch Lake Rice In Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and his Kebbi State counterpart, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu on Wednesday launched the much anticipated Lagos-Kebbi Rice christened LAKE RICE, saying that the partnership which culminated into the launch was not only designed to ensure food security but showcase the ability of Nigeria to become a producing nation. Speaking at […]
Christmas Party: Cultivate Good Character Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Tells Children
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Tuesday urged children to develop good character and grow up as responsible citizens. She spoke at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, at a Children’s Party organized by the State Government to mark the end of the year. Mrs. Ambode, who listed the qualities of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pictures: Governor Ambode At The Lagos Investors Forum Held At The Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
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 […]