Renowned economist and financial expert, Professor Pat Utomi at the weekend, said that Lagos State is a crucial catalyst if Nigeria’s economy is to witness a turnaround for the better. Utomi, who spoke at the Executive/Legislative retreat for members of the State Executive Council and Lawmakers from the Senate, House of Representatives as well as […]
Lagos State Government Begins Clean-Up Of Waterways
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday begun the process of ridding the State’s waterways of debris and hyacinth, with the view to boost water transportation and positively scale up activities relating to the waterways. Speaking at the commissioning of two Water Hyacinth and Debris Removal Machines held at Ebute Ero Jetty, the Governor […]
Lagos State Government Confirms Release Of Pupils And Teachers of Igbonla Kidnap
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday confirmed the release of the four pupils and teachers of the Lagos State Model College (Senior and Junior) Igbonla in Epe who were kidnapped by suspected ex-Ijaw militants on October 6, 2016, assuring that the Government would spare nothing until it rids the State of criminal elements. The Government, […]
Lagos State Government Plans Recruitment Of 5000 Neighhbourhood Watchers To Boost Security
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday disclosed that the State Government would begin the disbursement of the much anticipated N25 billion Employment Trust Fund (ETF) and other empowerment programmes initiated by his administration next week. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the 3rd Quarter 2016 Town Hall Meeting, held at the Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Inspects On-going Projects in Lagos
Pictures: Wife Of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode At The 2016 Kebbi Cancer Awareness Week In Birnin-Kebbi
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 […]
Editors Should Ensure Fair And Objective Reportage Of National Issues
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday urged the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) to continue to ensure fair and objective reportage of national issues that would promote socio-economic development and national cohesion. The Governor who spoke at the commissioning of Editors House, located at 24 Mojidi Street, Ikeja, said the NGE just like […]
Lagos State Government Appoints Dickson As New DG Safety Commission
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday approved the appointment of Mr. Hakeem Olaogun Dickson as the new Director General of Lagos State Safety Commission. In a statement signed by the State Head of Service, Mrs. Olabowale Ademola, the Governor said Dickson’s appointment was in line with his administration’s commitment to turn around the […]
Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Advocates For Continuous Awareness On Cancer
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode has called for continuous awareness and enlightenment on cervical cancer to curtail the scourge among people, especially women. She disclosed that cancer in its various forms and manifestation is a major enemy of mankind, as it has claimed millions of lives across the world. Bolanle […]