Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday inaugurated the Governing Board of the Office for Disability Affairs to manage the N500million Disability Trust Fund, expressing optimism that it would aid people living with disabilities in Lagos State realize their dreams and live a more comfortable life. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, […]
Africa’s 5th Largest Economy: Lagos State Government To Set Up Economic Team
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday expressed delight at the emergence of Lagos as the fifth largest economy in Africa, just as he said his administration is in the process of setting up an Economic Management Team comprised of distinguished individuals from the private sector and the public sector to manage and scale […]
Remarks By His Excellency Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor Of Lagos State At The Inauguration Of The Governing Board Of The Office For Disability Affairs
Today’s ceremony represents another milestone in the journey of our State as we demonstrate our commitment to run an all-inclusive government. Today we are inaugurating the Governing Board of the Office for Disability Affairs. This Board will, on behalf of the State Government, manage the affairs of people living with disabilities by issuing guidelines for […]
A Goodwill Message Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, The Governor Of Lagos State At The Opening Of The 2016 Annual National Women Conference Organised By The Committee Of Wives Of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO)
On behalf of my wife, Bolanle, the Executive and Members of COWLSO as well as the good people of Lagos State, I say a warm welcome to our mothers and my brothers, most especially the Governors of Osun and Oyo States. Your Excellencies, thank you so much for honouring our invitation. Last year, this conference […]
Lagos State Government Docks Oniba’s Kidnappers, As Judge Remands Suspects In Prison
The Lagos State Government on Monday arraigned the key suspects arrested in connection with the kidnap of Oniba of Iba Town, Oba Yishau Goriola Oseni before a Lagos High Court in Igbosere. The suspects – Duba Furejo, Ododomo Isaiah, Reuben Anthony and Yerin Fresh were arraigned before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo on an eight-count criminal charge […]
Lagos State Government Set To Arraign Kidnappers Of Iba Monarch
The Lagos State Government will today (Monday) arraign the key suspects arrested in connection with the kidnap of Oniba of Iba, Oba Yishau Goriola Oseni before a Lagos High Court in Igbosere. The State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, in a statement on Sunday, said the four suspects – Duba Furejo, Ododomo […]
Report On The Activities Of Lagos State Public Works Corporation From Monday October 17th – Friday October 21st 2016
Lagos State Public Works Corporation this week carried out Maintenance/Palliative works on the underlisted roads in the following Local Government Areas. AGEGE LOCAL GOVERNMENT Amoo street, Agege Osobu street, Elere, Agege Orile road, Oke Koto-Alagba, Agege Orile road, Tabon Tabon, Agege Oba Ogunji road inward Ogba, Agege Oko Oba road, Agege Okeho street/Jayeola street/ Dopemu […]
Lagos State Emergency Service Stages Crucial Simulation Exercise At Lekki Toll Gate
In an unprecedented demonstration of planning and efficiency, the Emergency Services of Lagos State staged a crucial Simulation Exercise at the Lekki Toll Gate around 11am on Thursday 20th October, 2016. The purpose of this exercise was to improve the response times of the various agencies involved, and help fine tune necessary procedures that can […]
War Against Terror: Lagos State Government Harps On Synergy Among Security Agencies
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday identified strong synergy and collaboration amongst security agencies as a necessary impetus for the success of the war against terrorism and insecurity. The Governor stated this at the opening ceremony of the National sensitisation workshop on the implementation of the National Counter Terrorism Strategy (NACTEST) held at […]
Lagos State Government Clarifies Demolition Of Illegal Structures And Shanties
Lagos State Government on Tuesday clarified its decision to demolish illegal structures and shanties erected along the river banks and under high tension cables across the State, citing security concerns and flagrant abuse of its building regulations as its core reasons. Addressing journalists at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, the State’s Commissioner for […]