Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday declared the readiness of the State Government to take over the Surulere National Stadium from the Federal Government and transform the facility from its present deplorable condition to a world class sporting centre. Speaking after embarking on an extensive inspection tour of the facilities in the Stadium […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode On Inspection Tour Of The National Stadium, Surulere, With The Honourable Minister Of Youth And Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung
Address Delivered At The 2017 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Today’s successful completion of the 2nd edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon marks another leg of our dreams and aspiration to make Lagos the destination of Sports in Africa. We cannot but acknowledge the presence of Athletics Federation Presidents from other Countries, elite Athletes from four (4) Continents, fifteen (15)Countries and participation of […]
100, 000 Athletes From 27 Countries To Participate In Lagos Marathon
…As LASG Assures Of Adequate Security, Logistics A total of 100, 000 athletes from 27 countries including Nigeria will be participating in the second edition of Access Bank Lagos Marathon billed to hold from 7am to 2pm on February 11, 2017. 64 elite athletes from 26 countries and 102 from Nigeria, as well as 30 special […]
Remarks Delivered At The Signing Into Law Bills On Kidnapping, Sports Trust Fund And Sports Commission On Wednesday 1st February 2017 At Lagos House, Ikeja
I have just signed into law three very important bills: The Prohibition of the Act of Kidnapping The Sports Trust Fund Law, and the The Sport Commission Law These laws have been enacted to address key issues bordering on security and effectively harnessing the potentials in the sports sector. In recent times, kidnapping has become […]
Lagos Is The Next Destination For Sports in Africa
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said the numerous world class sporting events taking place in Lagos has clearly showcased the State as the next destination for sports in Africa. Speaking to reporters at the opening ceremony of the 6th Edition of Copa Lagos Beach Soccer Tournament held at Eko Atlantic City in […]
Year 2017 Budget Presentation At The Chamber Of The Lagos State House Of Assembly, Alausa, Ikeja
At the commencement of this administration, we began a journey with the people of Lagos with a promise to make the State work for all. We undertook this journey with great hope for tomorrow. We set forth not alone, but with the Almighty who has been faithful and very generous to us as a State […]
50,000 Athletes to Participate in 2017 Lagos City Marathon
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said no fewer than 50,000 athletes from across the world are expected to participate in the second edition of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon billed to hold on February 11, 2017. Governor Ambode, who stated this at Lagos House in Ikeja while addressing a world press conference […]
Pictures: Lagos State Government Commences Countdown To 2nd Edition of Lagos City Marathon
Pictures: Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Receives Super Falcons and Arsenal Ladies Star, Azeezat Oshoala
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (middle), being presented with an Arsenal Football Club jersey by Super Falcons and Arsenal Ladies FC star, Azeezat Oshoala (right) during Oshoala's courtesy visit to the Wife of the Governor, at Lagos House, Ikeja, on Friday, August 12, 2016. With them is Senior Special Assistant on Sport [...]