“Cultural Values, National Security And Challenges Of Contemporary Governance: Perspectives From Lagos State Experience” – A Lecture Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, At The The Institute For Security Studies

Let me begin by commending the State Security Service (“SSS”) for its notable and distinguished history of promoting, ensuring and maintaining the security of Nigeria through the gathering of domestic intelligence and the offering of invaluable security advisory support for governments at both the Federal and State levels. Indeed, since its establishment in June, 1986 […]

Address Delivered At The Formal Launch Of The Emblem Appeal Week To Commemorate 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations At The Lagos House, Ikeja

The Launching of the Emblem Appeal Week should remind us of the gallantry and sacrifice of men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces, who have in no small measure contributed in protecting our nation’s cherished sovereignty. It is that time again to remember those that have paid the supreme price in keeping our country […]

Remarks Delivered At The Commissioning Of The Lagos State DNA And Forensic Centre At 14 Odunlami Street, Lagos Island, Lagos

We are gathered here this morning to witness the commissioning and handing over of the Lagos DNA Forensic Centre, the first of its kind in Nigeria. This event is particularly significant because it is a symbolic manifestation of some of our most important policies in the reform of our Justice Sector, as we had promised […]

Pictures: Her Excellency, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Visits 2017 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Corp Members At NYSC Orientation Camp, Iyana Ipaja 

Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (6th right); NYSC State Coordinator, Prince Mohammed Momoh (5th right), with NYSC staff and 2017 Batch ‘A’ Stream II corp members, when the governor’s wife visited the NYSC Orientation Camp, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos, on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, inspecting the [...]

Child Abuse: Lagos Engages 300 Parents On Preventive Measures

In furtherance of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s directives to ensure that Childs Rights are upheld and Child Abuse is eradicated from the State, over 300 parents were at the weekend engaged on key issues relating to Child protection and prevention. This was the focus at the first Lagos State one-day Parents Teachers Association (PTA) Conference on Child Abuse, organised by the Lagos State Domestic and […]

Address Delivered At The Opening Ceremony Of The Biennial Convention Of The Nigerian Guild Of Editors (NGE) Held On April 29th 2017 At Airport Hotel, Lagos

I am delighted at your kind invitation to be the Special Guest of Honour at this edition of the Biennial Convention of the Nigerian Guild of Editors. Lagos has always been home to Nigerian editors and indeed to the media and it is good to have you around once again. I wish to commend the […]