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 […]
Remarks Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor Of Lagos State At A Cocktail In Honour Of The Afrima And AU Delegates At The Lagos House Alausa, Ikeja On Saturday, November 5th , 2016
I am very pleased to welcome the delegation of AFRIMA and the Africa Union once again to the State House in Lagos. Only a few months ago, I had the opportunity to host you on a courtesy visit in my office after Lagos State accepted the hosting right for the third edition of AFRIMA awards. […]
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 State Mourns Passage Of Elder Statesman, Olaniwun Ajayi
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday expressed sadness over the passage of foremost elder statesman and member of the Obafemi Awolowo political family, Pa Olaniwun Ajayi. Olaniwun Ajayi, a prominent chieftain of the pan Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere died in the early hours of Friday morning at the age of 91. The Governor […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pictures: Senate Committee On Marine-Transport Pays Courtesy Visit to Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja
$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 […]