Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it had successfully completed the restructuring of its N167.5billion Programme II, Series 1 and 2 Bonds. In a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Akinkunmi Mustapha, said the restructuring which was approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week, was achieved through the finalization […]
Address Presented By His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State, at the 3rd Annual London School Of Economics (LSE) Africa Summit On April 23, 2016
Nigeria – Rising Above the Crude Realities Let me start by saying how delighted I am to address you all at the 3rd Annual LSE Africa Summit. I am not only honored to be at an institution recognized for facilitating insightful discussions about Africa’s contribution to the world, but also excited to be actively involved […]
Nigeria Must Rise Above Crude Realities
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, at the weekend in far away United Kingdom, said the massive fall in oil prices in the international market is a blessing in disguise for Nigeria, just as he said the development is a tipping point not just for positive change but also to achieve inclusive growth and sustainable […]
Curtail Activities Of Quacks In Your Profession, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Tasks NUJ
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday called on the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to fashion out appropriate and realistic strategies to curtail the activities and effects of quacks in the journalism profession. The Governor who spoke at the opening ceremony of the first Quarterly National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the NUJ […]
Lagos State Government set to Sign MoU on 4th Mainland Bridge
In line with fulfilling his inclusive governance mandate, on Thursday 14th of April 2016, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, met with residents of Ikorodu during the quarterly Town Hall Meeting, which is the 3rd in the series since the commencement of his administration on the 29th of May, 2015. During the quarterly meeting, His […]
Address Presented By His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State, on the Occasion of the Quarterly Town Hall Meeting (3rd In The Series) Held on Thursday April 14th, 2016 at Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu, Lagos
In over a month from now, this administration will be one year in office and I am happy to report that in the last 10 and half months, this government has embarked upon several high impact projects; some completed while many are still ongoing. All of these are the outcome of our strategic and methodical […]
Governor Ambode Inspects Relocation Site For Saw Millers from Oko-Baba To Agbowa, Ikosi Ejinrin LCDA
On Tuesday, 12th of April 2016, His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode visited the new site for the relocation of the Oko Baba Sawmill Market, Governor Ambode commended the contractor for the work done so far, assuring that project will be delivered before the end of September 2016. During the inspection process, Governor Ambode said the […]
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 […]
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. […]