Eko Rice Will Be Ready In Six Months

In line with ensuring that the Memorandum of Understanding between Lagos and Kebbi State on rice cultivation materializes, on Tuesday, 12th of April 2016, His Excellency Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode inspected the Imota Rice Processing Factory in Ikorodu. During the inspection exercise, His Excellency, Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode was briefed on the present production capability of the […]

Pictures: Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode At the Re-launch of Cadbury Bournvita, Agidingbi, Lagos

Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode commended Cadbury PLC for its CSR at the Re-launch of Cadbury Bournvita, at Cadbury Premises, Agidingbi, Lagos, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode (3rd right); MD Cadbury Nigeria PLC, Mr Roy Naaman (2nd right); Director, Cadbury Nigeria PLC, Mr. Dotun Sulaiman (right); […]

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Tasks Structural Engineers on Professionalism

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday reiterated the commitment of his administration to stem the tide of collapsed buildings in the state, saying that it would not compromise on the safety of lives and property of Lagosians. The Governor who spoke when he received the President of Nigerian Institute of Structural Engineers (NISE), […]

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. […]

Lagos State to Partner With Namibian Investors on Livestock Processing

On the back of the recent landmark agricultural agreement with Kebbi State, Lagos State has moved its agricultural alliances outside the country. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, who was the Special Guest of the Namibian President, Dr. Hage Geingob, met with various investors in Namibia during an official visit to the country. The Lagos State delegation went […]

Lagos Pledges Continious Support To Security Agencies

The Lagos State Government has assured the Nigeria Police and other security agencies of its maximum support towards ensuring the safety of lives and property of residents in the state. Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Abdulrazaq Balogun gave the assurance at the presentation of a brand new Hilux vehicle […]

Lekki Killing: Government White Paper to be Released Soon

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said the Government White Paper on the civil disturbances that occurred at the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) on October 12, 2015 which led to the killing of Alhaji Tajudeen Disu, Managing Director of Lekki Worldwide Investment Company, would soon be released. Governor Ambode, who spoke while […]

Address Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, The Governor Of Lagos State At The Commissioning Of Community Electricity Project For 68 Communities In Ibeju-Lekki On Thursday 24th March, 2016

One of my promises to Lagosians was to light up Lagos. As a result, a Light Up Lagos Initiative was created as a key programme of this administration. To drive the Light Up Lagos Initiative, on December 10, 2015, the Light Up Lagos Power Advisory Committee was inaugurated. This committee is made up of the […]