It is always a pleasure to be among my professional colleagues. I thank the Lagos State Public Service Chapter of ICAN for dedicating this 7th Annual Public Lecture to the Lagos @ 50 anniversary celebrations. The theme of this year’s lecture is particularly very significant as it is premised accurately on the fact that our […]
South West Holds Future Of Food Security In Nigeria
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday described the south west region as the next frontier of food security in Nigeria, revealing that an Agric Master Plan that would facilitate the effective use of the massive arable and fertile land in the region would soon be developed. Speaking in Ibadan during a courtesy visit […]
Lagos Is Crucial To Nigeria’s Economic Stability, Growth – World Bank
The World Bank on Thursday said that the role of Lagos to Nigeria’s stability and growth could not be overemphasized, as the State remains the economic gateway to the country and for the rest of the world. Country Director of World Bank, Mr. Rachid Benmessaoud who spoke when he paid a courtesy visit to Governor […]
Remarks Delivered At The Commissioning Of The Ultra-Modern Access Bank, Epe Branch
In recent times, Epe Town has witnessed significant infrastructural development and massive urban regeneration which is gradually but steadily changing the entire landscape of this once largely undeveloped town. Epe is today at the threshold of being transformed to a viable and economically livable city with strong prospects of becoming one of the top destinations […]
Power, Environment, Transport Sectors Will Get Greater Attention In The Next Two Years
…Says Lagos Open To Assist, Learn From Other States Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has said that his administration would prioritise attention to the Power, Environment and Transportation sectors in the next two years to drive all round development of the State. Governor Ambode, who spoke during an interview session with journalists, said the […]
ETF: LASG Presents N924.7m Cheques To 1,438 Beneficiaries
…Targets 20,000 Recipients By December Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday presented cheques totaling N924.7 million to 1, 438 beneficiaries of the Employment Trust Fund (ETF) scheme initiated by his administration to provide entrepreneurs, artisans, traders and others with capital to boost their businesses thereby reducing unemployment and increasing wealth among the people. […]
Lagos State Government Calls For Review Of Cultural Issues Inhibiting Growth
…Urges Professionals, Private Sector To Key Into Developmental Agenda Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has said that if Nigeria is to occupy its pride of place among the comity of nations, concerted efforts must be made to frontally and comprehensively review cultural and political issues slowing down development. The Governor said for too […]
Lagos Holds The Seed Of Nigeria Of Our Dreams
Nigeria’s Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday night said the quest to evolve a greater and more prosperous Nigeria lies in the prosperity of Lagos State, describing the State as the foremost migrant community in Nigeria aggregating talents from everywhere and the undisputable commercial capital accounting for over 70 per cent of business in […]
Opening Remarks Delivered At The Lagos @ 50 International Conference, ‘Towards A Smart City’, Held At Eko Hotels And Suites
I sincerely welcome you all to this conference, that has been primarily put up to speak frankly about the direction and the future we intend to bequeath to generations coming after us within the context of the next fifty years. We have had a year-long celebration of the establishment of our dear State, Lagos with […]
LASG Lauds Sponsors, Corporate Bodies For Supporting Lagos@50 Celebrations
The Lagos State Government on Friday expressed profound gratitude to the Organized Private Sector and corporate sponsors operating in the State for their generous donation and unprecedented support in making the year-long celebration of the State’s golden jubilee anniversary a huge success. Expressing the government’s appreciation in a statement, the State’s Commissioner for Information and […]