Lagos State Government Begins Clean-Up Of Waterways

 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday begun the process of ridding the State’s waterways of debris and hyacinth, with the view to boost water transportation and positively scale up activities relating to the waterways. Speaking at the commissioning of two Water Hyacinth and Debris Removal Machines held at Ebute Ero Jetty, the Governor […]

Address Delivered At The Swearing-In Ceremony Of Newly Appointed Permanent Secretaries

Protocol, In the last sixteen months, our administration has charted a course for positive growth and development in the various areas of human endeavour in Lagos State. Our modest achievements amplify commitment to the progress of Lagos as aptly expressed in the slogan “the progress of Lagos is of paramount interest to us all”. A […]

Lagos State Government Plans Recruitment Of 5000 Neighhbourhood Watchers To Boost Security

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday disclosed that the State Government would begin the disbursement of the much anticipated N25 billion Employment Trust Fund (ETF) and other empowerment programmes initiated by his administration next week. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the 3rd Quarter 2016 Town Hall Meeting, held at the Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim […]

Lagos State Government Restates Commitment To $2.3bn Badagry Deep Sea Port Project

…Meets APM Terminals Representatives In London Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday met with representatives of APM Terminals to advance the development of the Badagry Deep Sea Port project, restating his administration’s key strategic imperative to creating a friendly environment to encourage private sector participation in driving economic development in the State. Governor […]

#NigeriaAt56: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s National Independence Day Goodwill Message to Lagosians

The government and people of Lagos State are delighted to join fellow compatriots across the nation in celebrating our nation’s 56th independence anniversary today. Reflecting on our journey in the last 56 years as a nation, there is every reason to give thanks and praises to the Almighty God who, in His infinite mercy, has […]

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 […]

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 […]