…Says Compliance Key To National Planning, Development Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday urged residents of the State to come out and register for the National Identity Card scheme being administered by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), saying compliance would enhance proper planning and facilitate national development. Speaking at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja […]
Lagos Releases N5.5bnTo Contractors For 181 Inner Roads
…Project To Be Delivered Within Six Months The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it has released the sum of N5.563billion to contractors to flag off the construction of the 181 roads spread across the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the State. In a statement by the State’s Commissioner […]
Governor Ambode Lauds Canadian Government For Donating $3.25m Medical Lab To Lagos
…Seeks Mutually Beneficial Partnership On Investment Opportunities Lagos State Government, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday lauded the Canadian government for donating bio safety laboratory worth $3.25million (about N951.3million) to the State Government, saying that the gesture deserved to be commended. Speaking at Epe while receiving the High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Mr Christopher Thornley […]
Lagos Will Experience New Milestones This Year
…As Adeboye, Ademowo, Adefarasin, Okonkwo, Others Grace 2018 Thanksgiving Service Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday expressed optimism that the State will experience new and wonderful milestones this year. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the State’s 2018 Annual Thanksgiving Service held at the Lagos House in Ikeja with the theme, ‘Ceaseless Praise’, said […]
LASG Orders Legionaires To Take Charge Of Security In Lagos Schools
…Launches 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem …Donates N25m, Bags Of Rice To Families Of Fallen Heroes Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday directed Legionnaires to take charge of security in public schools in the State so as to forestall all forms of crime in schools. Governor Ambode, who spoke while launching the 2018 […]
Speech Delivered On The Occasion Of The Visit Of The French Ambassador To Nigeria, Leading MEDEF, A French Businesses Conglomerate To The Lagos State House
It gives me a great pleasure to welcome His Excellency, MR DENYS GAUER the French Ambassador to Nigeria, leading a French Business conglomerate under the umbrella of MEDEF, to Lagos State House. For those who might have forgotten, let me remind you that this is the second time the French Ambassador would be leading […]
Year 2018 Budget Presentation At The Chambers Of Lagos State House Of Assembly, Alausa
The Year 2017 remains a significant year in the history of Lagos State as we celebrated our Golden Jubilee anniversary colourfully and successfully. The year provided an opportunity not only for celebration but also for significant progress in our drive to becoming a globally competitive economy. I want to sincerely thank all Lagosians, our leaders, […]
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 […]
Welcome Speech Delivered At The Lagos History Lecture With The Theme “Lagos Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow” At The Eko Hotels And Suites, Victoria Island
I am elated to welcome this August gathering to this auspicious event. I dare say that with the array of distinguished speakers and discussants here, we are in for a refreshing moment. Firstly, let me once again congratulate everybody here present on the golden jubilee anniversary of our dear State and its invaluable contributions to […]
Address Delivered At The Boat Regatta Event In Celebration Of The 50th Anniversary Of The Creation Of Lagos State On Saturday 15th April 2017.
We are all here today to witness one of the most colourful events in our State – the Lagos Boat Regatta. This Regatta, which is happening simultaneously in 4 different locations of the State – Lagos Island, Epe, Ikorodu and Badagry, has been organised in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the creation of our […]