…Monument, Good Representation Of What Our Patriarch Stands For, Says Family Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday eulogized the virtues of late Afrobeat legend and freedom fighter, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti describing him as an enigmatic artiste who used the platform of his art to agitate for social and human rights by challenging government and […]
Remarks Delivered At The Unveiling Of The “Liberation” Statue In Honour Of Fela Anikulapo Kuti At Allen Avenue Roundabout, Ikeja
Today, we have come together to remember and to honour legend who challenged us all as individuals and as a people to free our minds from all inhibitions and actualise our true potentials. Fela Anikulapo Kuti, twenty years after his death, is still alive as a movement of social consciousness and justice against oppression in […]
Remarks Delivered At The Unveiling Of The Statue Of Chief Obafemi Awolowo On Tuesday 26th September, 2017 At The Intersection Of Lateef Jakande Road/Obafemi Awolowo Way
In a few days’ time, it will be 57 years since our nation attained independence. The story of the struggle that led to that momentous occasion on October 1st 1960 will not be complete without mentioning late Pa OBAFEMI AWOLOWO. He was a leading voice among eminent nationalists of his time who successfully negotiated our […]
Lagos Ready To Emerge As Hub For Tourism And Entertainment In Africa
…Says Sector Key To State’s Economic Growth, Youth Empowerment Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said the State is more than ready to take the driving seat for the development of Tourism, Arts and Entertainment in Africa. Governor Ambode, who spoke on a programme on Ben TV, United Kingdom, as a prelude to […]
Investment In Sports Crucial To Winning Competitions
…Pledges To Increase Price Money For ITTF Nigeria Open Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday identified the right investment in sports as the necessary impetus that can bring about good performance of Nigerian athletes in sporting competitions, saying that it was time for the country to focus in such direction. Governor Ambode, who […]
Evander Holyfield, The Greatest Living Boxer Of All Time
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday lauded the achievements of five-time world cruiserweight and heavyweight boxing champion, Evander Holyfield, describing him as the greatest living boxer of all times. Governor Ambode, who spoke at Lagos House in Ikeja when he received Holyfield on courtesy visit, said he was personally proud of the achievements […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode At Eyo Festival
Lagos Plans Star-Studded Concert For Golden Jubilee Celebration
…Thanks Sponsors, Media, Lagosians For Support The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to host the best of Nigerian traditional and contemporary popular musicians and fashionistas to an anniversary concert to round off the unprecedented year-long activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the State. A statement issued on Thursday by […]
Address Delieverd At The Commissioning Of Jubilee Bridge At Abule-Egba Junction, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Ojokoro Lcda On Wednesday, 17th May, 2017
Earlier today, we commissioned the “Jubilee Bridge”, Ajah and now, we are here in Abule-Egba to commission the Abule-Egba Jubilee Bridge. The driving motive behind Ajah bridge is to improve connectivity in the axis and facilitate economic growth while the Abule-Egba bridge is about opening up other areas of the State and improving the lives […]
Lagos @ 50: Governor Ambode At Community Day, Carnival Celebrations
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday graced the Lagos @ 50 Community Day and Carnival Celebrations, assuring that his administration will continue to run an all-inclusive government where all Lagosians can have and feel a sense of belonging regardless of party affiliation, creed or colour. The Community Day and Carnival Celebrations was held […]