Wife of the governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has urged Lagosians and Nigerians in general, to be more concerned with preventing rather than curing malaria infection. She gave the charge in Oregun, HOFOWEM office, when her pet project, Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative HOFOWEM, distributed over 3000 insecticide-treated nets, at Makoko community, […]
Pictures: Governor Ambode Attends All Progressives Congress Governors Forum In Abuja
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (3rd right); Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State (2nd right); Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State (right); Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State (left); Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State (2nd left) and Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Mukura of Nasarawa State (3rd left) during the Progressive Governors Forum meeting [...]
Governor Ambode Inaugurates 21 Lagos-Ogun Boundary Network Of 21 Roads, Two Bridges
…Says Taxes Being Used To Create New Economy, Tackle Traffic Challenges Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday commissioned 21 network of roads and two bridges totaling 27.4 kilometre in Alimosho Local Government, with a pledge to further develop other communities within the axis. The roads, which connect Lagos with Ogun State from Agbado Oke-Odo […]
Governor Ambode Inaugurates Boards Of Lagos Sports Trust Fund, Commission
…Says Funding Of Sports Shouldn’t Be Government’s Exclusive Preserve Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday identified the importance of collaboration of key stakeholders to achieve the desired goal for sports administration and development in the country, saying funding of sports should not be the exclusive preserve of government. Speaking at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja […]
Ekwueme Inspired Professionals To Go Into Politics
…Urges New Generation To Emulate Late VP’s Principled Stance On Issues Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday joined eminent Nigerians from all walks of life to pay last respects to former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme who died on November 19, 2017 at the age of 85 years. Speaking in Anambra during […]
HOFOWEM Spreads Love At Christmas
Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative, HOFOWEM, pet project of the wife of Lagos State governor, Bolanle Ambode, has distributed various gift items to more than 500 children at Massey Children’s Hospital, Lagos and Sought After Children’s Orphanage Home, Langbasa Ajah, in a project tagged: ‘Love at Christmas’. The children aged between one month and […]
Keynote Remarks Delivered At The Inter-Faith Parley, Held At The State House, Alausa, Ikeja
It is with great pleasure and much happiness that I stand with you today in a continuous dialogue to fine-tune existing strategies and fashion out creative ways that will deepen the atmosphere of peaceful coexistence and harmonious relationship prevailing among Lagosians. I am particularly grateful to Almighty God, for His divine blessings and transcendent favours […]
Southern Governors Unite On True Federalism, Devolution Of Powers
…To Collaborate On Security, Infrastructure, Economy …Appoint Ambode Chairman, Dickson, Umahi As Co-Chairmen For the first time in 12 years, Governors of the Southern States of Nigeria on Monday met in Lagos, where they unanimously reiterated the call for true federalism and devolution of powers to States. The Governors, in a communique at the end of the meeting read by […]
We’ll Continue To Prioritize Welfare Of Judges
…As Lagos Chief Judge, Atilade Retires Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said his administration will continue to give utmost priority to the welfare of serving and retired judges in the State so as to enable them continue to give their very best to the economic prosperity of the State. Governor Ambode, who […]
My Random Thoughts: On Lagos, and Accelerating Development Across Nigeria
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 […]