Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday expressed a heartfelt gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the hand-over of the Presidential Lodge in Marina to the Lagos State Government. The President’s gesture followed a request by Governor Ambode to have the presidential lodge released to the Lagos State Government in its bid to […]
Lagos State Will Continue To Promote Excellence Through Arts And Entertainment
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said his administration would continue to utilise the elements of arts, culture, entertainment, tourism and sports to showcase the potentials that abound in the State. The Governor, who spoke when he hosted members and nominees of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) to a cocktail at the […]
Oniba’s Kidnap: Judge Orders Defence Lawyers To Abide By Professional Ethics
The much anticipated trial of suspects arrested in connection with the kidnap of Oniba of Iba Town, Oba Yishau Goriola Oseni before a Lagos High Court in Igbosere was on Friday stalled due to dispute by two lawyers over legal representation of one of the suspects. The Lagos State Government is prosecuting the suspects on […]
Lagos Has Attracted More Foreign Investment In 16 Months
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said the reforms initiated by his administration in critical sectors are already yielding positive results, adding that the State has so far received more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the last 16 months than what was achieved in the last ten years. Speaking at the maiden edition […]
We’ll Complete Lagos-Badagry Expressway Expansion By 2019
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday assured residents that the ongoing Lagos-Badagry Expressway Expansion project would be completed before the end of 2019. The Governor, who spoke shortly after embarking on extensive inspection of ongoing projects across the State, said the project was a major economic catalyst for Lagos and therefore his administration […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Inspects On-Going Road Construction Projects In Lagos
Lagos State Government Urge Senate To Revisit Special Status For Lagos Bill
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday appealed to the Senate to revisit the bill seeking one percent allocation to Lagos from the revenue accruable to the Federal Government, saying a passage of the bill would translate to economic prosperity and well-being of Nigeria. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Ikeja when […]
$2.6bn Badagry Deep Sea Port Will Be A Turning Point For Economic Growth
…Funding For 10-Lane Mile 2-Badagry Highway Expansion At Advanced Stage Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday expressed optimism that the $2.6bn Badagry Deep Sea Port Project would be a major turning point that would go a long way to bring about global growth to Nigerian waters and by extension the nation’s economy. The Governor, who […]
Clean-Up Of VI, Ikoyi: Lagos State Government Donates Vans To Residents Association
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday donated two Toyota Hilux Pick- Up vans to the Victoria Island Ikoyi Residents Association (VIIRA), says it is in furtherance of the need to sustain the gains of the clean-up of Ikoyi and Victoria Island areas. The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State […]
Mrs. Bolanle Ambode: Women Are Ready To Be Change Agents
Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on Wednesday commended his Lagos State counterpart, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for his various interventions in the last 18 months of his administration, saying that it has greatly impacted on the State, especially in the area of traffic reduction. Oshiomhole, who spoke at the closing ceremony of the 16th National […]