The reported collapse of a six-floor building in Lekki Gardens in Eti-Osa Local Government on 8th March, 2016 where 34 people lost their lives and dozens have been injured is one building collapse too many. I am therefore addressing you today with a heavy heart as I commiserate with all those that have suffered loss […]
Defective Lekki Gardens Buildings to Be Demolished
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday directed that stability test be conducted on all building constructed by the Lekki Gardens to ascertain their structural integrity, saying that any building found to be defective will be demolished. The Governor who addressed Government House Correspondents at the Lagos House, Ikeja, shortly after inspecting the site […]
Lekki Building Collapse: GM of Building Control Agency, Three Others Sacked
In the wake of the Lekki Gardens building collapse, Governor. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday approved the dismissal of the General Manager of the Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Engr. Adeigbe Olushola. Governor Ambode also approved the dismissal of the Head of Inspection and Quality Control in the Agency, Adeoye Thomas Adeyemi; the Zonal District Officer in the […]
Olu Of Warri, His Royal Majesty, King Godfrey Ikenwoli Emiko, Pays Courtesy Visit to Governor Ambode at Lagos House, Ikeja on Monday 14th March, 2016
The Olu of Warri called his courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos state a “homecoming” and not a formal visit due to the existing cordial relationship that the Itsekiris and Yorubas have enjoyed. Specifically, he expressed his appreciation to His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for his brotherly gestures after the demise of the previous […]
Brief Report On The Activities Of Lagos State Public Works Corporation From Monday March 7th–11th Friday March 2016
Lagos State Public Works Corporation this week carried out Maintenance/Palliative works on the under-listed roads in the following Local Government Areas. IKEJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT Mobolaji Bank Anthony way, Mary land axis, Ikeja G.R.A Obokun/Abiodun Adeyemi/Olaleke/Taiwo/Morgan/Tunji Tope hill road network, Ogudu, Ikeja Emmanuel Street, Jesu Oyinbo axis Maryland/Sobo Arobiodu Street, G.R.A Ikeja Lateef Jakande road, […]
Only A Viable Workforce Can Drive Government Policies and Programmes
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday restated his administration’s commitment to reforms in the state civil service, saying that only a viable workforce can drive the policies and programmes of any government. The Governor who spoke when he received the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, on a courtesy visit […]
Pictures: Rehabilitation of Shitta Street, Dopemu, Agege in Progress
The rehabilitation of Shitta Street, Dopemu in Agege is presently going on. Engineers are working conscientiously to ensure that the rehabilitation project is completed as soon as possible.
Lagos Monarchs Visit: Commendation Will Spur Us to Do More
The Lagos State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs on Thursday commended the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and all the security agencies in the state for the prompt and successful rescue of the students of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School in Ikorodu who were kidnapped by gunmen at their school on February 29. The […]
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Donates Different Welfare Items to Ipaja Transit Home
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Her Excellency, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (3rd right), with Management Staff of Ipaja Transit Home and members of Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), during her visit to the Home in Lagos, where she donated toiletries, food items and other materials, to support the welfare of victims of domestic […]
Building Collapse: Gov. Ambode Orders Directors of Messrs Lekki Worldwide Estate LTD to submit themselves to Commissioner of Police in 24 Hours or Face Immediate Arrest
The Lagos State Government has expressed its condolences over the death of construction site workers who lost their lives on Tuesday as a result of the collapse of a five-storey building under construction on Kushenla Road, Ikate Elegushi, Lekki. In a press release issued on Wednesday and signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, […]