Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday urged lawmakers to support the ongoing efforts of his administration to effect key reforms in transportation, environment and energy sectors aimed at putting the State on a sound footing for economic growth and development. Speaking at the opening session of the 2nd annual Executive/Legislative Parley, 14th in […]
Address Delivered At The 4th Quarterly Town Hall Meeting In Y2017 (The 9th In The Series) Held At Emmanuel High Street, Off Ogudu Road, Ojota, Kosefe LGA
Today, we have another clear opportunity to make good on our commitment to the democratic norm of running a people-centred Government. We have in the last eight editions of the town hall meetings demonstrated that an open government of inclusion is possible and desirable. Indeed, the town hall meetings, one of the many platforms of […]
Remarks delivered at the Commissioning of the Christ Against Drug Abuse Ministry (CADAM) Rehabilitation Centre, Araga, Epe
In recent times, the incidences of drug abuse in our society, especially among our youths has become alarming. Serious concerns have been expressed on the dangers of drug abuse and the rate at which it is spreading. Statistics have shown that about 40% of our youth are involved in some form of drug abuse […]
Lagos Commissions First State Owned DNA Forensic Centre In West Africa
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday commissioned the first state owned DNA Forensic Centre in West Africa, saying that the move would go a long way in resolving all form of crimes, paternity issues and others through technology which is the modern trend across the world. Governor Ambode said the completion and handing […]
Remarks Delivered At The Commissioning Of The Lagos State DNA And Forensic Centre At 14 Odunlami Street, Lagos Island, Lagos
We are gathered here this morning to witness the commissioning and handing over of the Lagos DNA Forensic Centre, the first of its kind in Nigeria. This event is particularly significant because it is a symbolic manifestation of some of our most important policies in the reform of our Justice Sector, as we had promised […]
My Random Thoughts: On Lagos, and Accelerating Development Across Nigeria
I am sharing my thoughts in this article, not necessarily as the governor of Lagos State but as a Nigerian; a Nigerian who wants to see progress and sustainable growth in our country. I am lucky to be administering a State that has been put on the right track by my two predecessors, Asiwaju Bola […]
Support Devolution Of Power To States, Fiscal Federalism, LASG Tasks Lawyers
…Says Weak Institutions Impeding Ease Of Doing Business …Lagos Has Made Greatest Institutional Transformation, Says NBA President Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday called on lawyers in the country to raise their voices in support of the demand for devolution of power to States and fiscal federalism, especially the review of the current […]
Opening Remarks At The Opening Ceremony Of Nigerian Bar Association Annual Conference
On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the nation’s Center of Excellence and the 5th largest economy in Africa. Lagos State is connected in many ways to the history of Nigeria including the study and practice of law. It is home to […]
Address Delivered At The Quarterly Town Hall Meeting ( The Eight In The Series) Held At Badore On August 2nd, 2017
Today marks the 8th in the series of our quarterly town hall meetings and we are so proud to be in the midst of our people living in the Central Senatorial zone, most especially the Ajah, Badore-Langbasa environ of Central Lagos. Before I go into the future plans of our administration, I am sure you […]
We’ll Embark On Holistic Solutions To Permanently Address Flooding
…To Re-engineer Drainage Systems, Enforce Physical Planning Laws …Says Govt Will Step Up Campaign Against Dumping Of Refuse Into Canals Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said the flooding caused by torrential rainfalls in the State within the last few days would soon be a thing of the past, as the State Government […]