Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death of a former Inspector General of Police, Sir Etim Inyang. Sir Etim Inyang, a former Inspector General of Police between 1983-1986, died in Lagos on Monday after a brief illness at the age of 85. The Governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, […]
Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) Upgrades E.N.T Dept., Sponsors Women For Goitre Surgery
Wife of the governor of Lagos state and chairman, Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), Mrs. Bolanle Ambode has said that the committee will continue to complement the efforts of the state government towards providing improved living condition for residents of the state. She gave the commitment during the commissioning of the Ear, […]
Lagos State Government Signs MOU With AWIEF On $300m Fund To Empower Women Entrepreneurs
Lagos State Government on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with African Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) expected to facilitate the process of ensuring that women entrepreneurs have access to $300 million fund to boost their businesses. The State’s Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade, who disclosed this to journalists […]
Recession Offers Opportunity To Develop Tourism And Other Sectors
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the stark realities of the current economic recession could be a blessing if concerted efforts are geared toward harnessing other critical sectors such as tourism apart from the major focus on oil. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the National Tourism Conference held at Eko Atlantic City […]
Lagos State Deserves World Class Sea Ports
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said the State has all it takes to have as many world class Deep Sea Ports as possible, expressing the readiness of his administration to partner with investors to develop the maritime sector. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Ikeja, when he met with the […]
Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Launches Distribution Of Educational Kits For 175,000 Pupils
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Monday counseled parents and guardians against using their children and wards to sell goods in traffic and on the streets, urging them to desist from all forms of child abuse and child labour. Mrs Ambode, who spoke at the official launch of distribution of shoes and […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Declares 2016/2017 New Legal Year Open
…Urges judiciary to come up with innovative reforms Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday declared the 2016/2017 Legal Year open, urging members of the bar and the bench to come up with innovative reforms so that the Lagos State Judiciary will continue to retain its pride of place in Nigeria. The Governor, who […]
Best Performing Governor Award: LASG Vows to Retain Lagos as Investment Destination
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode at the weekend said the State was gradually emerging as the choice destination for investors, assuring that his administration would continue to work round the clock not only to become a shining example for Africans in Diaspora but retain the State as investors haven. The Governor, who spoke at […]
VI, Ikoyi Clean Up: Lagos State Government Begins Clearing Of Illegal Structures
The much anticipated Clean Up of Ikoyi and Victoria Island areas commenced simultaneously on Saturday with officials of the State Task Force and other agencies clearing illegal structures and shanties and same being carted away by trucks of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority. The operation which was led by the Chairman of the State […]
Why Lagos State Is Experiencing Influx Of Investors And Tourists Daily
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said the State has witnessed significant influx of investors and visitors in recent times, saying it was largely due to the aggressive upgrade of infrastructure, especially road construction and rehabilitation. Governor Ambode, who spoke in Somolu Local Government at the climax of the inauguration of 114 roads […]