Goodwill Message Delivered by His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State at Year 2016 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem Appeal Held at the State Exco Chambers, Lagos House, Alausa Ikeja, on Wednesday, 23rd December, 2015.

On January 15, next year, Lagos State will join the Federal Government and other States of the Federation to celebrate the 2016 Annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day. This day has been set aside to remember Officers and Men of the Nigerian Armed Forces who laid down their lives for the unity of our country. This […]

Address By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State at the Innauguration of the Board of Trustees of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund on Tuesday 15th December 2015 at the State House, Marina, Lagos

The primary responsibility of government is to ensure the safety of lives and property of its people. In all mega City-States such as ours, security is a challenge given the population size and the amount of economic activities. The Lagos State Security Trust Fund was established in 2007 in response to the emerging security challenges. […]

Lagos Bans Open Procession, Fireworks During Yuletide

…Counsels Residents Against False Alarm The Lagos State Government on Wednesday warned residents to desist from holding open processions during the yuletide season, urging them to limit such gatherings to the enclosure of the venue. Briefing Government House Correspondents shortly after an emergency State Security Council meeting, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, […]

Yuletide: Lagos Warns Against Reckless Driving, Use Of Fireworks

…Says Law Enforcement Agents All Out to Arrest, Prosecute Defaulters    …Reassures Residents On Traffic, Crime Free Festive Season The Lagos State Government on Tuesday reassured residents of the readiness of the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration to ensure the yuletide season is devoid of traffic gridlock and criminal activities across the metropolis. Briefing journalists at […]

An Address Delivered by His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State at The Inauguration of Security Equipment to The Lagos State Police Command on Friday 27th November, 2015

Protocol, The overall policy thrust of this administration is built on a Tripod; that is to say – Security, Job Opportunities and Improved Infrastructure. With a safer Lagos, we would continue to attract bigger commerce and more local and foreign investment. This would create more job opportunities for our people and generate more taxes for […]

Ambode Commiserates With France Over Terror Attacks

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday commiserated with the French Government over last Friday’s terror attacks in Paris which killed more than 120 people. Governor Ambode, in a condolence letter sent to the Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Mr. Denys Gauer, described the dastardly act as an attack on the civilised world and […]

Remarks by His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State at the Dinner with the Outgoing and Incoming Members of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund Held on Tuesday 17th November, 2015 at the Georges Hotel

Protocols, Tonight, we are gathered to celebrate and express the gratitude of the government and people of Lagos State to the immediate past Board of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund and to welcome the new Board. Since November 2007 when the Board was inaugurated, after the passage of the law establishing the Fund, a […]