The Lagos State Government has expressed concern on the growing incidences of suicide attempts and as such has promised to educate members of the public on suicide and common causes with a view to stemming the spate of suicides and suicidal attempts recorded in the State in the past few weeks. The State Commissioner for […]
Lagos Set To Establish Agency To Manage Health Insurance Scheme
…Partners Firm To End Medical Tourism The Lagos State Government on Wednesday revealed plans to establish an agency by law to manage the State’s health insurance scheme expected to be rolled out soon. Briefing Government House Correspondents at the end of a meeting of the AXA Mansard Insurance Group with the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi […]
Why Lagos Needs New Waste Management Policy
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday underscored the need for the State to evolve a new waste management policy that would not only be befitting for a mega city State but ensure that the State remains clean and safe for healthy living. The Governor, who spoke at a Annual Lecture of the Centre for Values […]
Speak Up Against Female Genital Mutilation, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Charges Women Groups
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Monday called on mothers, women groups and high-powered government organizations, to step up advocacy towards total eradication of female genital mutilation. She made the call in Alausa, Ikeja, while interacting with journalists on the occasion of the 2017 International Day of Zero Tolerance for […]
Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Flags Off De-worming Exercise For 60,000 Pupils
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Monday flagged-off the State’s mass de-worming exercise for primary school pupils in the State, charging parents in the state to encourage hand-washing among their children, as well as maintain a clean and healthy environment so as to prevent them contracting worm infections. She gave […]
Lagos State Government Donates N5m To Widows Of Fallen Heroes
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday announced a donation of N5million towards the welfare of widows of members of the Nigeria Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, urging Nigerians and corporate organizations to continue to donate generously towards their welfare. Governor Ambode, who announced the donation at the […]
Police Uncovers Illegal Oil Depot In Oregun
The Lagos State Police Command on Thursday uncovered an illegal oil depot located underneath the Oregun-Opebi Link Bridge in Onigbongbo Local Government Area of the State, arresting eight suspects in the process. The illegal oil depot was uncovered during a joint raid by men of the Lagos Police Command and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), […]
Lagos State Government Launches 16-Days Fight Against Sexual And Gender Based Violence
The Lagos State Government through the State’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) is partnering with Access Bank to commemorate 16 Days of activism to end all forms of violence against women and children. DSVRT Coordinator, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, in a statement on Sunday, said the team, in partnership with the Financial Control and Strategy […]
Lagos Health Insurance Scheme to Commence in 2017
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said the much awaited Health Insurance Scheme of the State would commence in early 2017, expressing readiness to partner with key players in the sector to use insurance to grow the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Lagos. Speaking at the commissioning of the new WAPIC Insurance Corporate […]
Her Excellency, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, Urges Expectant Mothers To Utilize Government’s Health Facilities
Wife of the governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has urged expectant mothers in the state, to utilize the various health initiatives of the government to ensure safe delivery. She gave the advice at Ikorodu, during a town hall meeting on maternal and child mortality reduction, organized by the Ministry of Health. Mrs. Ambode noted […]