Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday said that the winning of the hosting right of the 2016 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) by the State has further confirmed the fact that Lagos is now the cornerstone for driving African arts and culture, just as he expressed his administration’s commitment to continue to support […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Receives President of the Republic of Togo, Mr. Faure Gnassingbe
Activities Of Local, Foreign Investors In Lagos Crucial For Economic Growth- Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said that the activities of both local and foreign investors in the State are key indicators that would trigger economic growth and enhance the emerging opportunities in the socio-economic landscape of the state. The Governor who spoke at the City Hall, Lagos, venue of the 2016 Stakeholders […]
Dangote Lekki Refinery, Petrochemical Projects Will Boost Nigeria’s Economy – Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said that the refinery, petrochemical, gas and fertilizer projects being undertaken by Africa’s richest man and business mogul, Aliko Dangote at the Lekki Free Zone (LFZ) in Lagos would significantly boost the economy of Lagos and Nigeria in general. Governor Ambode who spoke to newsmen shortly after […]
Lagos State Government Seeks Private Sector Partnership On Graduate Internship Scheme
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday called on members of the Organized Private Sector (OPS) to key into the graduate internship scheme of the State Government aimed at equipping fresh graduates with necessary skills to transform them into job creators rather than job seekers. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House in […]
Lagos State Government Signs Historic Smart City Deal With Dubai
The Lagos State Government and the City of Dubai on Monday entered into a historic partnership that will see Lagos emerge as the first Smart City in Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Lagos Smart City was signed at the Emirate Towers by the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem […]
Arts, Culture, Pivotal Tool For Good Governance – Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday in Brussels, Belgium, underscored the importance of using art and culture to promote democratic governance and advance people-oriented policies. He spoke at the Center for Fine Arts (BOZAR) in Brussels while attending the Center’s 2016 Summer Photography Exhibition as a Special Guest of Honour. The exhibition, which […]
Address Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State at The Grand Opening Ceremony Of CFAO Yamaha Motor Nigeria Limited Office Premises and Assembly Line at Amuwo Odofin Industrial Scheme On Friday, 13th May, 2015
I am pleased to be here to celebrate with CFAO Yamaha Motor Nigeria Limited on this occasion of the opening of your office premises, showroom and assembly line. This collaboration between CFAO of France and Yamaha of Japan to establish this plant is good news for the Lagos economy and a boost to our efforts […]
Lagos Jazz Festival Will Put State On World Tourism Map
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday expressed optimism that the activities lined up for the forthcoming Lagos International Jazz Day will go a long way to showcase the tourism potentials of the State to the World. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Ikeja when he played host to some of the […]
Address Presented By His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State, at the 3rd Annual London School Of Economics (LSE) Africa Summit On April 23, 2016
Nigeria – Rising Above the Crude Realities Let me start by saying how delighted I am to address you all at the 3rd Annual LSE Africa Summit. I am not only honored to be at an institution recognized for facilitating insightful discussions about Africa’s contribution to the world, but also excited to be actively involved […]