Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday approved the appointment of new sole administrators expected to oversee the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the State. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, Governor Ambode would on Monday, June 13, 2016, […]
Lagos Assembly Confirms Philips As LASIEC Chairman
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed the appointment of the immediate past Chief Judge (CJ) of the state, Justice Ayotunde Philips as the Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). Justice Philips’ appointment, which was confirmed during plenary on Thursday, followed her nomination by the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode […]
Her Excellency, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, Appreciates Members of The Southern Governors’ Wives’ Forum During The 2nd Edition Of Their Meeting Held In Lagos From 2-4 June, 2016
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Her Excellency, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, sincerely expresses her appreciation to the Southern Governors’ Wives’ Forum under the aegis of ‘SGWF’ during the second edition of their meeting held in Lagos from 2 – 4 June, 2016. Her Excellency would sincerely like to thank; 1. Imo State […]
One Year Anniversary Address To The State By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor Of Lagos State On Democracy Day, May 29, 2016
DARING TO DREAM AND READY TO ACTUALISE Fellow Lagosians, Exactly one year ago, I took the oath of office and allegiance as the 14th Governor of our dear State. Then, you committed yourselves and the future of the State into my hands; the huge responsibility of serving you. I want to say thank you for […]
Speech By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State at the Signing into Law of LASIEC (Amendment) Law, Local Government Tribunal (Amendment) Law and Local Government Administration (Amendment) Law at Lagos House Ikeja on Thursday, May 5, 2016
It gives me great pleasure today to give assent to 3(Three) important Laws of Lagos State namely; Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (Amendment) Law Local Government Administration (Amendment) Law Local Government Election Tribunal (Second Amendment) Law The essence of law in every society is the regulation of human conduct. Upon my assumption of Office, this […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Commends President Buhari’s Economic Investment Drive
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja, where he lauded the President’s recent overseas trips aimed at attracting foreign direct investments into the country. Governor Ambode who spoke to State House Correspondents shortly after the visit expressed high optimism that the President’s […]
Nigerian Leaders Must Take Tough Decisions And Look Inward To Grow the Economy
In line with engaging all Nigerians in reviving the economy, Vantage Press Limited, the Publishers of The Nation Newspaper, organized its first National Forum on the Economy with the theme: “National Economy, The Way Forward” on Thursday, 7th April 2016. At the epoch making event, which had the Vice President of the Federal Republic of […]
S’west APC Leaders Resolve Differences, Pledge To Move Nigeria Forward
The Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South West, Nigeria met in Lagos on Sunday where they restated their commitment to work together to move the country and particularly the region forward. Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who spoke to journalists shortly after the meeting held at the Ikoyi residence of former […]
Braithwaite Footsteps Will Remain Indelible in Nigeria
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday paid a condolence visit to the family of late elder statesman and legal luminary, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, saying that his contributions to the emancipation of the masses and constitutional development in Nigeria would remain indelible. Governor Ambode, who visited the family House of the late sage in […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor Tambuwal, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, Oba Of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu I, and Others Attends the Joint 32nd, 33rd and 34th Convocation Ceremony and 40th Anniversary Of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (3rd left), with All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (3rd right); Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu I (2nd right), Pro-Chancellor & Chairman, Governing Council, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Dr. George Egabor (right); Vice Chancellor, , Professor Abdullahi Abdu Zuru (2nd left) and Registrar, Alhaji Muhammad Kakale Jabo during the joint 32nd, 33rd, 34th Convocation ceremony and 40th Anniversary […]