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 […]
FG Hands Over Presidential Lodge, Marina To LASG
…State Promises To Preserve Architectural Finesse, Beauty The Federal Government on Thursday handed over the Presidential Lodge, Marina to the Lagos State Government in fulfillment of the promise of President Muhammadu Buhari to entrust the edifice to the State for tourism development. In a brief but impressive ceremony held at the main conference room of […]
Remarks Delivered At The Water Technology And Environmental Control (WATEC) Event
It gives me a great pleasure to address this gathering on the theme of Water technology and Environmental Control. As you are all aware, access to and management of water resources, as well as environmental control, remains one of the greatest challenges facing most parts of the developing world. There is hardly a better or […]
Address Delivered At The Commissioning Of The Upgraded And Redesigned Land Registry In The Lands Bureau
Today, we have moved one step closer to the ideal situation in land administration and management in Lagos State. The issue of land administration has always been contentious and still remains contentious even after it was formalised under the Land Registry system almost Fifty years ago. All over the world, land is a key […]
Power, Environment, Transport Sectors Will Get Greater Attention In The Next Two Years
…Says Lagos Open To Assist, Learn From Other States Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has said that his administration would prioritise attention to the Power, Environment and Transportation sectors in the next two years to drive all round development of the State. Governor Ambode, who spoke during an interview session with journalists, said the […]
World Bank Commends LASG On Infrastructural Development
The Word Bank on Saturday commended the massive infrastructural development ongoing across Lagos State under the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode administration, noting that such projects were impacting positively on the lives of Lagosians. Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the World Bank, Mr Joaquim Vieira Levy spoke when he paid a courtesy visit to the […]
Evander Holyfield, The Greatest Living Boxer Of All Time
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday lauded the achievements of five-time world cruiserweight and heavyweight boxing champion, Evander Holyfield, describing him as the greatest living boxer of all times. Governor Ambode, who spoke at Lagos House in Ikeja when he received Holyfield on courtesy visit, said he was personally proud of the achievements […]
Tax Payers’ Money At Work In Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday expressed appreciation to tax payers in the State for performing their civic obligations, revealing that the taxes paid have been judiciously utilized to make life comfortable for the people through implementation of several projects. Governor Ambode, who spoke separately at Epe and Kosofe Local Governments where he […]
Address Delivered At The Commissioning Of Pedestrian Bridges, Laybys And Slip Road At Ojodu Berger, On Tuesday 16th May, 2017
At the inception of this administration in May 2015, the traffic situation at the Ojodu Berger axis was one of the challenges we identified as requiring urgent attention. This decision was informed by the strategic importance of this axis being a major gateway into our State. What we set out to achieve with this project […]
Lagos State Government Warns Developers On Consequences Of Unlawful Demolitions
The Lagos State Government has denied involvement in the demolition of Sabo market on Itoikin road in Ikorodu, which was carried out on Thursday night by unscrupulous and desperate developers suspected to be acting in connivance with certain Local Government officials. A statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve […]