Lagos State Government Restates Commitment To $2.3bn Badagry Deep Sea Port Project

…Meets APM Terminals Representatives In London Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday met with representatives of APM Terminals to advance the development of the Badagry Deep Sea Port project, restating his administration’s key strategic imperative to creating a friendly environment to encourage private sector participation in driving economic development in the State. Governor […]

#NigeriaAt56: We Must Unite To Rescue Economy From Recession

…Patriotism, Belief Will Make Nation Great Again As Nigeria marked its 56th Independence Anniversary, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said there was no better time for Nigerians to unite to rescue the nation’s economy from the stranglehold of recession. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Independence Parade held at the Police College […]

#NigeriaAt56: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s National Independence Day Goodwill Message to Lagosians

The government and people of Lagos State are delighted to join fellow compatriots across the nation in celebrating our nation’s 56th independence anniversary today. Reflecting on our journey in the last 56 years as a nation, there is every reason to give thanks and praises to the Almighty God who, in His infinite mercy, has […]

Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Seeks Economic Empowerment For Out-Of-School Adolescent Girls

Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, wife of the Governor of Lagos State has called for all hands to be on deck to stamp out violence and hardship against the out-of-school adolescents. She advocated for economic empowerment as the only means of making them self-reliant and eventual employers of labour. Bolanle commended the Ministry of Women Affairs and […]

Lagos State Government Signs MOU With AWIEF On $300m Fund To Empower Women Entrepreneurs

Lagos State Government on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with African Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) expected to facilitate the process of ensuring that women entrepreneurs have access to $300 million fund to boost their businesses. The State’s Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade, who disclosed this to journalists […]

Recession Offers Opportunity To Develop Tourism And Other Sectors

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the stark realities of the current economic recession could be a blessing if concerted efforts are geared toward harnessing other critical sectors such as tourism apart from the major focus on oil. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the National Tourism Conference held at Eko Atlantic City […]

Best Performing Governor Award: LASG Vows to Retain Lagos as Investment Destination

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode at the weekend said the State was gradually emerging as the choice destination for investors, assuring that his administration would continue to work round the clock not only to become a shining example for Africans in Diaspora but retain the State as investors haven. The Governor, who spoke at […]

Why Lagos State Is Experiencing Influx Of Investors And Tourists Daily

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said the State has witnessed significant influx of investors and visitors in recent times, saying it was largely due to the aggressive upgrade of infrastructure, especially road construction and rehabilitation. Governor Ambode, who spoke in Somolu Local Government at the climax of the inauguration of 114 roads […]