Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said the Federal Government has a critical role to play in addressing the fundamental structural challenges undermining sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the states of the federation, among which is unbundling the potentials of each of the federating units. Speaking in Kaduna at the 4th Progressive […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Attends the August Edition of Progressive Governor’s Forum at the State House, Kaduna
Intelligence Sharing Is Critical In Tackling Kidnapping And Other Crimes
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday harped on the need for all security agencies in the country to scale up intelligence gathering and information sharing to ensure effective protection of lives and property. Governor Ambode also called for synergy in analysing opportunities and threats to national security, as well as the most effective […]
Lagos State Government to Commence Construction of Pen Cinema Fly-Over
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced plans to activate multi-faceted projects designed to improve the standard of living in the State, among which is the commencement of construction of a Fly-over Bridge in the popular Pen Cinema junction of the State. The Pen Cinema Fly-over is the third which the Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration in […]
Oil Production in Lagos, Significant Economic Boost for Nigeria
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said that the commencement of crude oil production in the State would in no small measure enhance the economy of not just the State but the nation in general. The Governor, who spoke when he received the Chairman and members of the Indices and Disbursement Committee of […]
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 Reinforces Security in Ikorodu
The Lagos State government has reassured the general public that the lives and property of well-meaning and peace-loving residents in the state remain a top priority. In a statement released on Sunday by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the government advised that the general public should be extra vigilant and […]
Lagos State Government Shuts 12 Houses as Police Uncovers Illegal Oil Wells
The Lagos State Government on Friday shut 12 houses in Abeokuta and Ibadan Streets in Ilasamaja area of the State over discovery of shallow oil wells built by landlords to illegally scoop diesel from pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The oil wells were said to have been built for the purpose […]
Lagos State Government Commissions First State-Owned Helipad for Medical Emergency in Nigeria
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday commissioned the first state-owned Helipad for medical emergencies in Nigeria at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, adding that the upgrading of the 247-bed and five Theatre Suits for pregnant women, popularly called Ayinke House, would be ready for use by 2017. Governor Ambode, […]
Address Delivered at the Commissioning of the Helipad at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) on Thursday 11th August, 2016
Barely a month ago, a 27-bed Critical Care Unit was commissioned here in LASUTH to provide life/organ support system for critically ill patients who require intensive monitoring and post-operative treatment. Today, we are commissioning a Helipad to facilitate medical evacuation and air ambulance transfer of patients to Trauma Centers. The provision of these facilities is […]