…Says It’s Time to Take Governance Back to Grassroot Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday pledged to embark on local government reforms with the aim of making the 57 local governments and local council development areas more responsive to the needs of the people. The Governor who made this known during a parley […]
Be Good Ambassadors of Lagos, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Tells Pilgrims
…Assures on Welfare, Safety and Security of State Contingent Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday urged intending pilgrims from the State to this year’s Hajj exercise to be good ambassadors of the state just as he assured them of adequate welfare package. The Governor said this while declaring open a seminar for intending […]
Governor Ambode Approves Treasury Single Account for All Government Transactions
In an effort to efficiently improve on the processes of revenue generation and collection in the state and ensure proper accountability and transparency in all Government accrued revenues, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the operation of a single account in the state effective from September 1, 2015. According to a statement […]
Ambode Mourns Passage of Borno Deputy Governor, Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday expressed deep pain over the passage of the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha, describing the unfortunate incident as a tragic loss. Mr. Mustapha died in his sleep Saturday morning while visiting Yola, the Adamawa State capital, to attend the convocation ceremony of Modibbo […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Mourns Ooni Of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade
…Says Nation Has Lost a Rare Gem Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday commiserated with the family, friends, associates, subjects and the government and people of Osun over the transition of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Olubuse Sijuwade II, saying the nation and most especially the Yoruba race has lost a rare […]
Corporate Lagos Endorses Akinwunmi Ambode’s Security, Judicial Reform Plans
…Donates Over N1bn to Trust Fund …Gov Unveils Special Security Plan The quest of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode to reform the security and judicial sectors received a massive boost on Thursday as individuals and corporation organisations made commitments in cash and kind towards ensuring a safer and more secured Lagos. At a […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Moves to Tackle Outstanding Pension Liabilities
In a bid to bring succor to all retirees in the Lagos State Public Service, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday directed that pension cash assets in the sum of N11billion be immediately deployed to offset pension liabilities in arrears since 2010 not only of the Lagos State Government mainstream retirees but also […]
Lagos; Engine Room for Nigeria’s Growth, Development- Akinwunmi Ambode
…As Congress Urges Collaboration to Tackling Boko Haram Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday led top chieftains and lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to receive a delegation of US Congress, led by Congressman Darelle Issa, where he said that the state is the citadel for growth and development of Nigeria. Speaking […]
Ambode Recieves Walmart Group, Targets Job Creation for Youths …Group Says Investments Will Reduce Cost Of Living
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday received a delegation of Walmart Incorporated, a leading global brand in retail supermarket, where he gave a commitment that the state is ready to give necessary support to assist them establish presence in the state. Receiving the delegation led by the President and Chief Executive Officer of […]
Ambode Mulls Tax Incentive to Boost Lagos Capital Market …Receives UK-Nigeria Emerging Capital Market Taskforce
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday said that tax incentives could be a major catalyst for greater capital flows into the capital markets in Nigeria. The Governor who said this when he played host to a delegation of the UK-Nigeria Emerging Capital Market Taskforce led by a former Lord Mayor of the City […]