One of my promises to Lagosians was to light up Lagos. As a result, a Light Up Lagos Initiative was created as a key programme of this administration. To drive the Light Up Lagos Initiative, on December 10, 2015, the Light Up Lagos Power Advisory Committee was inaugurated. This committee is made up of the […]
Address Delivered by The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on the Occasion of the Signing of Memorandum of Understanding Between Lagos and Kebbi States on the Development of Commodity Value Chains Held On 23rd March, 2016
We are gathered here today to formalize an agreement between Lagos State and Kebbi state to enter into a partnership for food processing, production and distribution. Both states are embarking on a Joint Venture to feed our people, establish commercial enterprises, create employment and wealth distribution for the benefit of both states and the nation […]
Courtesy Visit by Mr. A.O Oshinowo – Director General of Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA)
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday restated the willingness of his administration to fully support the infrastructure provided by the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association, stating that the partnership would enrich the progress of Nigeria. The governor who spoke when he received the Director General of Nigeria Employers Consultative Association, Mr. A.O Oshinowo […]
Only A Viable Workforce Can Drive Government Policies and Programmes
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday restated his administration’s commitment to reforms in the state civil service, saying that only a viable workforce can drive the policies and programmes of any government. The Governor who spoke when he received the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, on a courtesy visit […]
Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Canvasses Global Action For Gender Parity
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode and his wife Bolanle, have sent a call for global action to fast-track the process of achieving gender parity across the world. They made the call at the Police College Grounds, Ikeja, during the celebration of the 2016 International Women’s Day, organized by the state’s Ministry of […]
The Welfare and Security of Lagosians Remains Paramount
Anglican Archbishop of Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos Mainland Diocese, Most Rev. Adebayo Dada Akinde on Mondaycommended the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, saying the prompt, positive and practical response of the government contributed largely to the success story of the safe rescue of the three female students of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, Ikorodu. Akinde who […]
New National Museum Will Create Job For Youths, Artisans
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday explained the rationale behind his decision to transform the National Museum in Onikan, Lagos to a world-class edifice, saying the development would go a long way in creating jobs for the lower strata of the society and in turn boost the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the […]
We’ll Transform National Museum to World Standard
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday vowed to transform the National Museum in Lagos to a modern-day cultural edifice which would be of international standard, just as he pledged to partner with the Federal Government to give facelift to federal infrastructures in the state. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Ikeja […]
N224m NUPENG Claim: Lagos State Govt. Can’t be Blackmailed
Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde …Lagos Sets Record Straight The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it would not succumb to the attempt by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to blackmail it into paying a questionable N224 million debt. While reacting to a purported protest carried out […]
Lagos Sensitizes 5000 Varsity Students On Sexual Assault Prevention
In line with the mandate of Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, to embark on various sensitization and enlightenment campaigns, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) at the weekend engaged over 5000 students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Sexual Assault Prevention. According to the Coordinator of the DSVRT, […]