Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday, 12th of April, 2016, inspected the new Imota site, proposed for the relocation of the popular Mile 12 Market, where he assured that work will commence on the site next week. The Governor who was accompanied on the inspection visit by top officials of the Ministry of […]
Eko Rice Will Be Ready In Six Months
In line with ensuring that the Memorandum of Understanding between Lagos and Kebbi State on rice cultivation materializes, on Tuesday, 12th of April 2016, His Excellency Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode inspected the Imota Rice Processing Factory in Ikorodu. During the inspection exercise, His Excellency, Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode was briefed on the present production capability of the […]
Pictures: Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode At the Re-launch of Cadbury Bournvita, Agidingbi, Lagos
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode commended Cadbury PLC for its CSR at the Re-launch of Cadbury Bournvita, at Cadbury Premises, Agidingbi, Lagos, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode (3rd right); MD Cadbury Nigeria PLC, Mr Roy Naaman (2nd right); Director, Cadbury Nigeria PLC, Mr. Dotun Sulaiman (right); […]
Lagos Commences Prosecution Of 28 Tax Defaulters
The Lagos State Rapid Tax Prosecution Unit has begun prosecution of recalcitrant tax payers in the State. The State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem who disclosed this on Monday, said that The Rapid Tax Prosecution Unit has filled all the necessary information at the State High Court for the arraignment of 28 […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Okorocha Meets Imo State Citizens In Lagos At Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), flanked by his Imo State counterpart, Owelle Rochas Okorocha (left) and Consulate General of Italy in Lagos, Mr. Andrea Pompermaier (right) during a meeting with Imo State Citizens in Lagos, at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, on Thursday, April 07, 2016. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd right), […]
Nigerian Leaders Must Take Tough Decisions And Look Inward To Grow the Economy
In line with engaging all Nigerians in reviving the economy, Vantage Press Limited, the Publishers of The Nation Newspaper, organized its first National Forum on the Economy with the theme: “National Economy, The Way Forward” on Thursday, 7th April 2016. At the epoch making event, which had the Vice President of the Federal Republic of […]
Address Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State at The Nation 1st National Forum on The Economy at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja on Thursday 7th April, 2016
I sincerely appreciate this initiative of the Management of The Nation Newspapers in organizing the maiden edition of National Forum on the Economy – with the theme: “National Economy, The Way Forward”. Despite boasting the biggest economy in Africa, Nigeria’s economy remains largely undiversified with crude oil sales accounting for over 90% of total revenue. […]
Professor Pat Utomi Hails Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s Administrative Style
Renowned economist and public commentator, Professor Pat Utomi has described Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode as a man with a lot of substance who is administering the state methodically and is very sensitive to important things. Utomi, who spoke in an interview with newsmen shortly before delivering a keynote address at the unveiling of […]
Lagos State to Partner With Namibian Investors on Livestock Processing
On the back of the recent landmark agricultural agreement with Kebbi State, Lagos State has moved its agricultural alliances outside the country. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, who was the Special Guest of the Namibian President, Dr. Hage Geingob, met with various investors in Namibia during an official visit to the country. The Lagos State delegation went […]
Light Up Lagos: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Connects 68 Communities to National Grid
After over five years of being in total darkness, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday commissioned an electrification project connecting 68 communities in Ibeju-Lekki area of the state to the national grid. Governor Ambode, who commissioned the project amidst fanfare form joyous residents, also announced the readiness of the state government to pay […]