The wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has called on young girls to imbibe the winning attitude by believing in themselves, their ability to succeed and to avoid teenage pregnancy. Mrs. Ambode made this call during the quarterly meeting of the Southern Governors’ Wives Forum (SGWF), while addressing female students in Uyo, […]
Lagos State Government Confirms Release Of Pupils And Teachers of Igbonla Kidnap
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday confirmed the release of the four pupils and teachers of the Lagos State Model College (Senior and Junior) Igbonla in Epe who were kidnapped by suspected ex-Ijaw militants on October 6, 2016, assuring that the Government would spare nothing until it rids the State of criminal elements. The Government, […]
#NigeriaAt56: We Must Unite To Rescue Economy From Recession
…Patriotism, Belief Will Make Nation Great Again As Nigeria marked its 56th Independence Anniversary, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said there was no better time for Nigerians to unite to rescue the nation’s economy from the stranglehold of recession. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Independence Parade held at the Police College […]
#NigeriaAt56: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s National Independence Day Goodwill Message to Lagosians
The government and people of Lagos State are delighted to join fellow compatriots across the nation in celebrating our nation’s 56th independence anniversary today. Reflecting on our journey in the last 56 years as a nation, there is every reason to give thanks and praises to the Almighty God who, in His infinite mercy, has […]
Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Seeks Economic Empowerment For Out-Of-School Adolescent Girls
Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, wife of the Governor of Lagos State has called for all hands to be on deck to stamp out violence and hardship against the out-of-school adolescents. She advocated for economic empowerment as the only means of making them self-reliant and eventual employers of labour. Bolanle commended the Ministry of Women Affairs and […]
Edo People Have Made The Right Choice
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday congratulated the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for his victory at the just concluded gubernatorial election, saying that the people of the State have made the right choice. Obaseki, who was declared winner of the election by the Independent National […]
Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) Upgrades E.N.T Dept., Sponsors Women For Goitre Surgery
Wife of the governor of Lagos state and chairman, Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), Mrs. Bolanle Ambode has said that the committee will continue to complement the efforts of the state government towards providing improved living condition for residents of the state. She gave the commitment during the commissioning of the Ear, […]
Lagos State Government Signs MOU With AWIEF On $300m Fund To Empower Women Entrepreneurs
Lagos State Government on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with African Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) expected to facilitate the process of ensuring that women entrepreneurs have access to $300 million fund to boost their businesses. The State’s Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade, who disclosed this to journalists […]
Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Launches Distribution Of Educational Kits For 175,000 Pupils
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Monday counseled parents and guardians against using their children and wards to sell goods in traffic and on the streets, urging them to desist from all forms of child abuse and child labour. Mrs Ambode, who spoke at the official launch of distribution of shoes and […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Declares 2016/2017 New Legal Year Open
…Urges judiciary to come up with innovative reforms Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday declared the 2016/2017 Legal Year open, urging members of the bar and the bench to come up with innovative reforms so that the Lagos State Judiciary will continue to retain its pride of place in Nigeria. The Governor, who […]