This is a presentation of a compilation of thoughts from the mind of a prolific writer and social commentator who got caught in the “wind of change” in a defining era of governance and politics in Nigeria. Looking back at the activities of the last twelve months, it seems just like yesterday. It is quite […]
Lagos State Government Seeks Private Sector Partnership On Graduate Internship Scheme
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday called on members of the Organized Private Sector (OPS) to key into the graduate internship scheme of the State Government aimed at equipping fresh graduates with necessary skills to transform them into job creators rather than job seekers. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House in […]
Residents Laud the Lagos State Government Over Repair Of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
A cross section of Lagos State residents on Wednesday lauded the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for keeping to his promise of repairing the failed portions of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, saying that the development has transformed the economic landscape of the axis. Governor Ambode and his team, had about five weeks ago, made an unscheduled inspection […]
Lagos State Government Signs Historic Smart City Deal With Dubai
The Lagos State Government and the City of Dubai on Monday entered into a historic partnership that will see Lagos emerge as the first Smart City in Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Lagos Smart City was signed at the Emirate Towers by the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem […]
Residents Excited As LSPWC Reconstructs Odunlade, Fadipe Streets In Somolu
Respite has come the way of residents living around Somolu Local Government Area precisely the highly dreaded Odunlade and Fadipe streets which were always prone to flooding during the rains as the Lagos State Public Works Corporation commences massive reconstruction of the roads. Speaking with the Special Adviser/ CEO (LSPWC), Engr. Ayotunde Sodeinde during an […]
Nigerians Must Unite To Fight Cancer – Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday marked his birthday with a special luncheon too raise funds for the provision of three Mobile Cancer Centres across the three Senatorial Districts in the State, with a call on Nigerians to join hands together to wage war against the scourge. The Governor who spoke at an […]
Lagos Commences Internship Scheme For Students Of Tertiary Institutions
The Lagos State Government has commenced an internship scheme for final year students of tertiary institutions across the State tagged ‘Ready, Set, Work,’ an initiative aimed at equipping fresh graduates with necessary skills to become job creators rather than job seekers. The scheme, which is being anchored by the State’s Ministry of Education, commenced on […]
Address Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor Of Lagos State At The #GivingTuesdayLagos Luncheon On Tuesday 14th June 2016 At The Banquet Hall Of Lagos House, Alausa
I thank you all for honoring my invitation to this #GivingTuesday event which by some stroke of fate coincides with my birthday. The #GivingTuesday concept is not a celebration per se but a clarion call to action to better the lives of others, through generous and sacrificial giving. In 2012, the United Nations Foundation commenced […]
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Her Excellency, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode At the Special Parliamentary Session to Mark the First Year Anniversary of the 8th Assembly & 23rd Year of June 12 Struggle, at the House of Assembly Complex
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs Bolanle Ambode (r) and Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs. Lola Akande, during the Special Parliamentary Session to mark the first year anniversary of the 8th Assembly & 23rd year of June 12 Struggle, at the House of Assembly Complex, Alausa, on Monday, June 13, [...]
Lagos To Get World Class Convention Centre – Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said his administration has commenced the process of developing a top class International Convention Centre that would boost trade and investments, just as he reiterated his unwavering commitment to ensuring the ease of doing business in the State. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Ikeja […]