In an unprecedented demonstration of planning and efficiency, the Emergency Services of Lagos State staged a crucial Simulation Exercise at the Lekki Toll Gate around 11am on Thursday 20th October, 2016. The purpose of this exercise was to improve the response times of the various agencies involved, and help fine tune necessary procedures that can […]
Lagos State Government Clarifies Demolition Of Illegal Structures And Shanties
Lagos State Government on Tuesday clarified its decision to demolish illegal structures and shanties erected along the river banks and under high tension cables across the State, citing security concerns and flagrant abuse of its building regulations as its core reasons. Addressing journalists at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, the State’s Commissioner for […]
Pat Utomi: Lagos Pivotal To Nigeria’s Recovery From Recession
Renowned economist and financial expert, Professor Pat Utomi at the weekend, said that Lagos State is a crucial catalyst if Nigeria’s economy is to witness a turnaround for the better. Utomi, who spoke at the Executive/Legislative retreat for members of the State Executive Council and Lawmakers from the Senate, House of Representatives as well as […]
Lagos State Government Launches Free Adult Education Programme
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday launched an Adult Education Programme tagged ‘Lagos is Learning (Èkó ńkẹ kòó)’, a move he said was in line with his administration’s commitment to combat the illiteracy level in the State. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the launch of the programme, held at the Police College, Ikeja, said […]
Wife Of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, Tasks Girls On The Importance Of Education
The wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has called on young girls to imbibe the winning attitude by believing in themselves, their ability to succeed and to avoid teenage pregnancy. Mrs. Ambode made this call during the quarterly meeting of the Southern Governors’ Wives Forum (SGWF), while addressing female students in Uyo, […]
New Permanent Secretaries Charged To Uphold Tradition Of Excellence
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday swore-in two new Permanent Secretaries into the State Public Service, with a charge on the appointees to add positive values and uphold the tradition of excellence which the State is known for. Governor Ambode, who performed the swearing-in ceremony at the Executive Council Chambers at the Lagos […]
Address Delivered At The Swearing-In Ceremony Of Newly Appointed Permanent Secretaries
Protocol, In the last sixteen months, our administration has charted a course for positive growth and development in the various areas of human endeavour in Lagos State. Our modest achievements amplify commitment to the progress of Lagos as aptly expressed in the slogan “the progress of Lagos is of paramount interest to us all”. A […]
Lagos State Government Plans Recruitment Of 5000 Neighhbourhood Watchers To Boost Security
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday disclosed that the State Government would begin the disbursement of the much anticipated N25 billion Employment Trust Fund (ETF) and other empowerment programmes initiated by his administration next week. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the 3rd Quarter 2016 Town Hall Meeting, held at the Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim […]
Pictures: Wife Of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode At The 2016 Kebbi Cancer Awareness Week In Birnin-Kebbi
Lagos State Government Restates Commitment To $2.3bn Badagry Deep Sea Port Project
…Meets APM Terminals Representatives In London Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday met with representatives of APM Terminals to advance the development of the Badagry Deep Sea Port project, restating his administration’s key strategic imperative to creating a friendly environment to encourage private sector participation in driving economic development in the State. Governor […]