Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday advocated the need for strong democratic institutions in Nigeria, saying that such was critical to economic growth and overall development. Governor Ambode, who spoke at Lagos House in Ikeja when he received on courtesy visit the new United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Stuart Symington, said the […]
Goodwill Message Delivered At The Opening Of 5th Edition Of The National Women’s Summit With The Theme “The Ultimate Woman At A Time Like This” Organised By Oyo State Official’s Wives Association (OYSOWA)
I bring to my Egbon, His Excellency, Mr. Abiola Ajimobi and his lovely wife, Her Excellency Mrs. Florence Ajimobi warm greetings from the Government and people of Lagos State. I want to us this opportunity to thank Your Excellences for your support and contributions to the success of the recently concluded National Women Conference organized […]
Lagos State Government Raises Police Death Insurance Benefit To N10m
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday announced an increment to the death insurance benefit for police officers who die in active service to the State to N10 million, saying that his administration would stop at nothing to ensure the safety of all citizens in the State. Governor Ambode, who spoke at Lagos House […]
Police Uncovers Illegal Oil Depot In Oregun
The Lagos State Police Command on Thursday uncovered an illegal oil depot located underneath the Oregun-Opebi Link Bridge in Onigbongbo Local Government Area of the State, arresting eight suspects in the process. The illegal oil depot was uncovered during a joint raid by men of the Lagos Police Command and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), […]
Lagos State Government Launches 16-Days Fight Against Sexual And Gender Based Violence
The Lagos State Government through the State’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) is partnering with Access Bank to commemorate 16 Days of activism to end all forms of violence against women and children. DSVRT Coordinator, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, in a statement on Sunday, said the team, in partnership with the Financial Control and Strategy […]
Agriculture Can Trigger Nigeria’s Economic Revival
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said that the agricultural sector can provide the needed boost for Nigeria’s quest for economic revival, saying that his administration would continue to support the Federal Government initiative to revamp the sector. Governor Ambode, who spoke when he visited the Nigeria Breweries Plc in Iganmu Lagos, said Agriculture, which […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Attends the Development Agenda For Western Nigeria summit in Oyo State
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the Inagural Dinner in Honour of the New Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki
Her Excellency, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, Urges Expectant Mothers To Utilize Government’s Health Facilities
Wife of the governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has urged expectant mothers in the state, to utilize the various health initiatives of the government to ensure safe delivery. She gave the advice at Ikorodu, during a town hall meeting on maternal and child mortality reduction, organized by the Ministry of Health. Mrs. Ambode noted […]
Lagos Police Restore Calm, Rescues 2-Day Old Baby
The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday intervened to restore calm during a clash between two communities in Otodogbami area of Ikate, Lekki Phase 1, rescuing a two-day old baby in the process. A battle of supremacy of the area had triggered the clash between the Egun speaking community; mostly indigenes of Benin Republic and […]