One of my promises to Lagosians was to light up Lagos. As a result, a Light Up Lagos Initiative was created as a key programme of this administration. To drive the Light Up Lagos Initiative, on December 10, 2015, the Light Up Lagos Power Advisory Committee was inaugurated. This committee is made up of the […]
Address Delivered by The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on the Occasion of the Signing of Memorandum of Understanding Between Lagos and Kebbi States on the Development of Commodity Value Chains Held On 23rd March, 2016
We are gathered here today to formalize an agreement between Lagos State and Kebbi state to enter into a partnership for food processing, production and distribution. Both states are embarking on a Joint Venture to feed our people, establish commercial enterprises, create employment and wealth distribution for the benefit of both states and the nation […]
Lagos State Government Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Kebbi State on Rice Cultivation
On Wednesday 23rd of March 2016, the Lagos State government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kebbi State on the development of commodity value chains. The commodities include Rice, Wheat, Groundnut, Onions, Maize, Sorghum and beef. At the signing of the MoU, which was well attended by top government officials from both states, including royal […]
Lagos State Government Seeks Partnership On Urban Development Projects
In continuation of the present administration’s commitment to urban development and expansion of business opportunities in the state, the Lagos State Government has expressed its intention to partner with suitable entities on a Public-Private Partnership basis to undertake the development and delivery of a wide range of facilities in the State. The facilities include residential […]
We’ll Make Our Youths Wealth Creators, Innovators
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said his administration will continue to explore various avenues and partnerships to make youths in the state acquire the necessary skills to be gainfully employed as well as become job creators and innovators. The Governor who spoke when he received the Director General of the Nigeria Employers […]
Courtesy Visit by Mr. A.O Oshinowo – Director General of Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA)
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday restated the willingness of his administration to fully support the infrastructure provided by the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association, stating that the partnership would enrich the progress of Nigeria. The governor who spoke when he received the Director General of Nigeria Employers Consultative Association, Mr. A.O Oshinowo […]
Mile 12 Market Re-Opened Mile 12 Market, Bans Street Trading In Market Environs
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday approved the immediate re-opening of Mile 12 Market which was shut following a violent clash which led to loss of lives and property. The Governor, in a statement by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, said the decision to re-open the market followed […]
Lagos, Community Leaders, Traders Agree On Relocation Of Mile 12 Market
Realizing the strong need to move the popular Mile 12 Market from its present location, community leaders and traders in the area on Wednesday agreed with the plan of the State Government to relocate the market to another suitable and more convenient location within the state. The leaders and traders also consented to the ban […]
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 […]
Lagos Sets Up Revenue Court To Tackle Tax Evaders, Defaulters
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it would apply the relevant laws to ensure that more Lagosians voluntarily pay their taxes, just as it warned that tax evaders and defaulters would be prosecuted. State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, who stated this during a press conference held at the Bagauda […]