…Signs N662.588bn Appropriation Bill To Law …Lagos Will Not Introduce New Taxes – Commissioner Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday signed the N662.588bn Y2016 Appropriation Law with a promise that the budget would be faithfully implemented in line with the determination of his administration to make Lagos work for all, irrespective of age, […]
Address by His Excellency, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on the Occasion of Signing of the Year 2016 Appropriation Law on Monday 4th January, 2016
Let me start by welcoming everybody to this epoch-making event in the life of this administration, the signing into Law of our first Full-Year Budget. Today, being the first working day of 2016 marks the signing into Law “the Peoples Budget” of N662.588billion. The 2016 Appropriation Law is our article of faith with Lagosians and […]
Welcome Address By His Excellency Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State at the 2016 Annual Thanksgiving Held on Sunday 3rd January, 2016 at Lagos House, Ikeja
We are gathered this evening in thanksgiving to God Almighty for the grace to witness the beginning of 2016. This annual thanksgiving service has become a tradition where we come together to seek the face of God for the continuous peace and prosperity of our dear State. This service is an acknowledgement of the overriding […]
Lagos Will Grow in Leaps and Bounds, Despite the Bleak Economic Predictions
…As Adeboye Urges Nigerians To Move Closer To God Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said the outcome of the 2015 elections was an eloquent testimony of God’s love for Nigeria. Governor Ambode said despite the predictions of anarchy and possible unrest, God showed His mighty hand upon Nigeria and for the very […]
2016 Holds Great Promise for Lagosians, Ambode Assures
…Vows To Pursue Greater Opportunities For Youths Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday assured residents that his administration will go all out to ensure that the state witness a quantum leap in the areas of infrastructural development, job creation and improved security. The Governor, who gave the assurance in his first New Year […]
Lagos Assembly Approves Ambode’s N662.588bn Y2016 Budget
…Okays Ambode’s N25bn Employment Trust Fund The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday passed into law the N662.588bn Year 2016 Appropriation Bill presented by the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on December 17, 2015. The Appropriation Bill, tagged “The Peoples Budget,” is the highest in the history of the State and it was an […]
Every Community Will Feel the Pulse of Our Government – Ambode
…Flags Off ‘One Lagos Fiesta’ …FG Hails Initiative Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday restated his commitment to keep faith with the promise he made during the electioneering campaign to run an all-inclusive government, where every community will not be left out in the scheme of affairs. Governor Ambode, who spoke while flagging […]
Lagos Will Make Significant Progress Next Year – Ambode
…Says Govt Will Maximize 2016 Budget To Create Wealth For The People Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday expressed confidence that despite the gloomy economic predictions and projected revenue shortfall, Lagos State will take a greater leap forward in 2016. The Governor who spoke at the Christmas Eve Dance organised by Island Club, […]
Ambode Presents Y2016 Budget Proposal Of N662.588bn To House of Assembly
…Earmarks 58% To Capital Expenditure, 42% for Recurrent … To Commence A-Meal-a-Day Programme in Public Schools Next Year …Urges FG To Speed Up Special Status For Lagos Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday presented the Year 2016 Budget proposal of N662.588billion to the House of Assembly, with a pledge that his administration will […]
Year 2016 Budget Presentation By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State at the Chambers of The Lagos State House Of Assembly, Alausa, on Thursday, 17th December, 2015
In my inaugural speech of 29th May, 2015, I promised to make Lagos work for all; no matter your age, gender, tribe or status. As a government, we have been guided by this promise in our decision making and much more. Today’s presentation of Year 2016 budget is 1another demonstration of our resolve to continue […]