The Lagos State Government generated a total revenue of N101.69bn in the first quarter of 2016 out of which a surplus of N4.85bn was realized as against an expected N29.92bn deficit, the State’s Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade said on Monday. Speaking at the ongoing Ministerial Press Briefing held at the […]
Commonwealth Appoints Governor Akinwunmi Ambode VP Of Enterprise And Investment Council
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has been appointed as the Vice President of Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), an interest group established to promote trade and investment by facilitating engagement between Government and the private sector throughout the Commonwealth. Chief Executive Officer of CWEIC, Oliver Everett, who stated this while meeting with a […]
Local Government Reforms Crucial To Grassroot Development
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday expressed optimism that the newly amended laws on the Local Government system in the state would bring about a massive reform in the third tier of government, which would in turn translate into a renaissance to create prosperity and good governance for the people. Governor Ambode, who […]
Speech By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State at the Signing into Law of LASIEC (Amendment) Law, Local Government Tribunal (Amendment) Law and Local Government Administration (Amendment) Law at Lagos House Ikeja on Thursday, May 5, 2016
It gives me great pleasure today to give assent to 3(Three) important Laws of Lagos State namely; Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (Amendment) Law Local Government Administration (Amendment) Law Local Government Election Tribunal (Second Amendment) Law The essence of law in every society is the regulation of human conduct. Upon my assumption of Office, this […]
Lagos State Government Signs Agreement For Establishment Of DNA Forensic Centre
On Tuesday, 3rd of May, 2016, the Lagos State Government signed an agreement for the establishment of a DNA Forensic Centre in the State. Speaking at the official signing of the agreement between the State Government and ITSI Bioscience LCC in Alausa, the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, said that the […]
Pray For Nigeria’s Prosperity, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Tasks Religious Leaders
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday urged religious leaders to intercede fervently for the country in bringing about greater economic prosperity, just as he tasked political leaders to prioritize the welfare of the masses. Governor Ambode, who spoke while declaring open the 33rd Synod of the Lagos Diocese of Anglican Communion, held at the […]
May Day Rally: Lagos Success Story Driven By Dedicated Workforce
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday saluted workers in the State as they marked this year’s May Day celebration, just as he attributed the success story in Lagos to the dedication and commitment of its workforce. The Governor who was represented by the Head of Service, Mrs. Olabowale Ademola at the May Day […]
Address Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, The Governor of Lagos State at the Occasion of the Year 2016 May Day Rally Held at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos On Sunday 1st May, 2016
I am happy to join the Workers of Lagos State on this May Day celebration. Before I became Governor, I was a part of the committee of workers and I am still a part of this group because I am still a worker but on a different platform. This is why, as the Chief Executive […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Commends President Buhari’s Economic Investment Drive
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja, where he lauded the President’s recent overseas trips aimed at attracting foreign direct investments into the country. Governor Ambode who spoke to State House Correspondents shortly after the visit expressed high optimism that the President’s […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Approves Payment Of Lump Sum Leave Allowance To Staff
In line with his commitment to improve the welfare of the state workforce, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the lump sum payment of leave allowance to all staff in the State’s mainstream Civil Service, Local Governments and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) with effect from May, 2016. The State Head […]