Lagos Remains the Cornerstone for Driving African Arts and Culture

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday said that the winning of the hosting right of the 2016 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) by the State has further confirmed the fact that Lagos is now the cornerstone for driving African arts and culture, just as he expressed his administration’s commitment to continue to support […]

Lagos State Government Moves to Scale Up Land Administration in Lagos, Partners Thomson Reuters on GIS

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday said that his administration was working towards ensuring effective land administration that would go a long way to secure the future prosperity of the State. The Governor who spoke when he received a delegation from Thomson Reuters, led by its Managing Director-Africa, Sneha Shah on a courtesy […]

Lagos On Sound Footing To Emerge As World Class City State – Governor Akinwunmi Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said that his administration has succeeded in laying a strong foundation that would propel the State to emerge as a globally competitive City-State. The Governor, who spoke at the public presentation of a publication “Cascade of Change: A Decade Of Liberal Thoughts” authored by Mr. Steve Ayorinde, […]

Remarks By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor Of Lagos State At The Public Presentation Of A Publication “Cascade Of Change” By Mr. Steve Ayorinde At The Nigerian Institute Of International Affairs (NIIA), Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island On Thursday, 23rd June, 2016

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 […]

Arts, Culture, Pivotal Tool For Good Governance – Governor Akinwunmi Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday in Brussels, Belgium, underscored the importance of using art and culture to promote democratic governance and advance people-oriented policies. He spoke at the Center for Fine Arts (BOZAR) in Brussels while attending the Center’s 2016 Summer Photography Exhibition as a Special Guest of Honour. The exhibition, which […]

Address Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor Of Lagos State At The ‘Ability In Disability’ Event At Lagos House, Ikeja On Sunday 29th May, 2016

On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, I welcome you all to this reception. We decided to hold this event in honour of our brothers and sisters Living with Disabilities not only in line with the commitment of this administration to run an all-inclusive government but to restate our commitment to giving […]

Lagos At 50 Celebration Will Showcase Our Achievements, Culture To The World – Governor Akinwunmi Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday officially launched the one year long activities to mark the 50 years anniversary of the State which will climax on May 28, 2017, just as he said the activities lined up would showcase to the world the unique achievements, culture, heritage and the tourism potentials of the […]

PICTURES: Special Adviser, Office Of Overseas & Investment (Lagos Global), Prof. Ademola Abass Addresses Media At Y2016 Ministerial Press Briefing

L-R: Special Adviser, Office of Overseas & Investment (Lagos Global), Prof. Ademola Abass (middle), flanked by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Mr. Fola Adeyemi (left) and his counterpart in Lagos Global, Mr. Yakub Bashorun (right) during the Y2016 Ministerial Press Briefing to commemorate the First Year in Office of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, at […]

PICTURES: Wife Of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Receives Rose of Sharon Foundation Led By Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija

    Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (middle), with the  Chief Executive Officer, Rose of Sharon Foundation, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija (3rd left) and other members of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation, during a courtesy visit to the wife of the Governor, at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Friday, May 20, 2016.   […]

PICTURES: Governor Ambode Attends National Economic Council Meeting In Abuja

Today, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode attended the National Economic Council meeting in Abuja with his colleagues from other states.   R-L: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, discussing with Governors of Kebbi, Ogun and Gombe States, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu; Sen. Ibikunle Amosun and Alhaji Ibrahim Dankwambo during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, on Thursday, […]