…Says Water Transport Sector Reforms On Course Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday commissioned an ultra modern Ferry Terminal and the Headquarters of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) in Falomo area of the State, restating that no efforts would be spared to harness the potentials of water transport sector for the overall […]
Chief Akintola Williams Is A True Nigerian We Should All Be Proud Of
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode and his Ogun State counterpart, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Thursday led other eminent Nigerians to celebrate the first African to qualify as a chartered accountant, Chief Akintola Williams who clocked 99, describing him as a true Nigerian who worked assiduously to lift up the country. Speaking to reporters at […]
Mrs. Ambode Canvasses Exclusive Breast-Feeding of Babies
Wife of the governor of Lagos State, Bolanle Ambode, has again reminded nursing mothers and pregnant women the importance of exclusive breast-feeding of newborn babies. She disclosed this during a telephone interview on the occasion of this year’s World Breast-feeding Week, held in the first week of August every year. Bolanle noted that the benefits […]
Apapa Congestion: Governor Ambode Flags Off Expansion Of Abat Truck Terminal In Orile
…To Explore Another 5,000-Capacity Terminal In Ijanikin …Extends Egan-Agric Road Project To Ayobo, Orders Palliative Work On Ikotun-Ijegun, Others …Inspects Ongoing Projects Across The State Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday flagged off the expansion of the ABAT Truck Terminal in Orile Iganmu, assuring that work would be accelerated on the 1000-capacity terminal […]
Governor Ambode Woos Investors At Water Transport Roundtable
…Says Sector Remains Critical To Solving Traffic Congestion …As Lagos Seals Partnership With Multi-National Consortium To Clean-Up Waterways Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Friday expressed the commitment of his administration to provide critical infrastructure and enabling environment for investors to participate in the ongoing efforts to rev up water transportation, saying the […]
Reconstruction Of Apapa-Oshodi Expressway Begins In Two Weeks
…As LASG Shuts Down Illegal Terminal In Ajegunle …Directs Removal Of Trucks From Area Within 24 Hours …VP, Gov Meet Stakeholders, Resolve To Find Permanent Solution To Gridlock Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday assured that the anticipated reconstruction of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway would commence within the next two weeks as part […]
Apapa: FG Must Revive Ports In Other States, Oil Pipelines To Save Lagos From Gridlock
…Calls For Redistribution Of Tank Farms To Outer Borders …Approves Employment of 1000 Teachers …Holds 12th Town Hall Meeting In Ibeju Lekki Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday tasked the Federal Government to do everything within its powers to revive existing Ports in other States of the federation so as to bring […]
Community Policing, Strong Intelligence Way To Solve Nigeria’s Security Challenges
…Says Nigeria Stands To Benefit From Lagos Model Of Fighting Crime …Delivers Lecture At Institute For Security Studies In Abuja Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the fight against crime and all forms of criminality in Nigeria can only be better enhanced if concerted efforts are geared toward embracing community policing […]
“Cultural Values, National Security And Challenges Of Contemporary Governance: Perspectives From Lagos State Experience” – A Lecture Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, At The The Institute For Security Studies
Let me begin by commending the State Security Service (“SSS”) for its notable and distinguished history of promoting, ensuring and maintaining the security of Nigeria through the gathering of domestic intelligence and the offering of invaluable security advisory support for governments at both the Federal and State levels. Indeed, since its establishment in June, 1986 […]
Apapa Gridlock: Lagos Suspends Approval For Development Of Tank Farms
…Issues 30-Day Ultimatum To Tank Farms Without Adequate Loading Bay …DPR To Ensure Compliance By Owners Of Tank Farms …As Joint Security Task Force Extend Work By One Month To Restore Sanity The Lagos State Government on Monday announced the suspension of approval for development of tank farms in Apapa as part of its renewed […]