In line with ensuring that the Memorandum of Understanding between Lagos and Kebbi State on rice cultivation materializes, on Tuesday, 12th of April 2016, His Excellency Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode inspected the Imota Rice Processing Factory in Ikorodu. During the inspection exercise, His Excellency, Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode was briefed on the present production capability of the […]
Lagos Commences Prosecution Of 28 Tax Defaulters
The Lagos State Rapid Tax Prosecution Unit has begun prosecution of recalcitrant tax payers in the State. The State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem who disclosed this on Monday, said that The Rapid Tax Prosecution Unit has filled all the necessary information at the State High Court for the arraignment of 28 […]
Pictures: Newly Constructed Ago Palace Way, Okota, Another Promise Kept
In line with the promise of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, the popular Ago Palace Way, Okota in Isolo Local Council Development Area has been delivered. Governor Ambode had paid an unscheduled visit to the area in December 2015, where he expressed dismay at the state of this important link road vis a vis the slow pace […]
Lagos Launches Online Access To State Laws
The Lagos State Government on Sunday announced the launch of an online platform where lawyers, investors and the public can have access to all the laws of the State. The State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, in a statement on Sunday, said the digital platform which can be accessed via https://laws.lagosstate.gov.ng/ was the […]
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs Bolanle Ambode Attends the Conferment of Excellent Performance Award on the Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, by Murya Magazine at The Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode (2nd left); representative of wife of the President of Nigeria, and wife of the speaker, House of Representatives, Mrs. Gimbiya Yakubu Dogara (left); Chairman of the Occasion, Hon. Farouk Adamu Aliu (2nd right); and Acting Director General of NAFDAC, Mrs Yetunde Oni (right), during the conferment of Excellent Performance […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Okorocha Meets Imo State Citizens In Lagos At Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), flanked by his Imo State counterpart, Owelle Rochas Okorocha (left) and Consulate General of Italy in Lagos, Mr. Andrea Pompermaier (right) during a meeting with Imo State Citizens in Lagos, at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, on Thursday, April 07, 2016. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd right), […]
Build Public Confidence in Government Policies, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Tasks Information Agencies
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday at the maiden edition of the retreat for public officers in Lagos State, charged information agencies in the State to ensure they effectively build public confidence in government policies and programmes. The Governor, who was represented at the event by the State’s Head of Service Mrs. Olabowale […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Tasks Structural Engineers on Professionalism
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday reiterated the commitment of his administration to stem the tide of collapsed buildings in the state, saying that it would not compromise on the safety of lives and property of Lagosians. The Governor who spoke when he received the President of Nigerian Institute of Structural Engineers (NISE), […]
Nigerian Leaders Must Take Tough Decisions And Look Inward To Grow the Economy
In line with engaging all Nigerians in reviving the economy, Vantage Press Limited, the Publishers of The Nation Newspaper, organized its first National Forum on the Economy with the theme: “National Economy, The Way Forward” on Thursday, 7th April 2016. At the epoch making event, which had the Vice President of the Federal Republic of […]
Address Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State at The Nation 1st National Forum on The Economy at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja on Thursday 7th April, 2016
I sincerely appreciate this initiative of the Management of The Nation Newspapers in organizing the maiden edition of National Forum on the Economy – with the theme: “National Economy, The Way Forward”. Despite boasting the biggest economy in Africa, Nigeria’s economy remains largely undiversified with crude oil sales accounting for over 90% of total revenue. […]