Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday expressed shock and sadness over the demise of foremost nationalist and prominent lawyer, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite. Braithwaite died in a Lagos hospital on Monday at the age of 82. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, Governor Ambode said Braithwaite’s demise was […]
Our Heroes of Democracy Must Not Die in Vain
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday urged Nigerians to strive hard no matter how difficult to keep alive the memory of those who died for democratic governance to thrive in the country, just as he reiterated the commitment of his administration to growth and development of the state. Governor Ambode, who spoke in […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the Launching of AMBSAM (Adewale Mogaji Bello Salau Agoro Mogaji Penu) Memorial Foundation
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd left), delivering his address during the launching of AMBSAM (Adewale Mogaji Bello Salau Agoro Mogaji Penu) Memorial Foundation at the Chalet, Epe, Lagos, on Monday, March 28, 2016. (L-R) With him are former Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji; Commissioner for Local Government & Community Affairs, Alhaji Muslim Folami; […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at Novelty Football Match as Part of Activities to Mark Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s 64th Birthday at Campus Mini Stadium, Lagos Island
R-L: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, with National Leader of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu during a Novelty Football Match as part of activities to mark Asiwaju’s 64th Birthday at the Campus Mini Stadium, Lagos Island, on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode […]
Peaceful Co-Existence, Panacea For Overcoming Nation’s Challenges
As Christians in the country join their counterparts across the world to celebrate Easter, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has called on Nigerians to collectively imbibe the spirit of unity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence as panacea for overcoming the nation’s current challenges. Governor Ambode in his Easter message to Lagosians, said such fundamental values would […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at Nikkai Ceremony of APC Chieftain, Alhaji Akanni Seriki’s Son at Classique Events, Oregun, Ikeja
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), with his wife, Bolanle (2nd right); Husband of the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Mr. Saheed Adebule (right); Father of the Groom, Alhaji Akanni Seriki (2nd left) and Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa (left); during the Nikkai Ceremony of Alhaji Akanni Seriki’s Son at the […]
Lekki Killing: Government White Paper to be Released Soon
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said the Government White Paper on the civil disturbances that occurred at the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) on October 12, 2015 which led to the killing of Alhaji Tajudeen Disu, Managing Director of Lekki Worldwide Investment Company, would soon be released. Governor Ambode, who spoke while […]
Light Up Lagos: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Connects 68 Communities to National Grid
After over five years of being in total darkness, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday commissioned an electrification project connecting 68 communities in Ibeju-Lekki area of the state to the national grid. Governor Ambode, who commissioned the project amidst fanfare form joyous residents, also announced the readiness of the state government to pay […]
Address Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, The Governor Of Lagos State At The Commissioning Of Community Electricity Project For 68 Communities In Ibeju-Lekki On Thursday 24th March, 2016
One of my promises to Lagosians was to light up Lagos. As a result, a Light Up Lagos Initiative was created as a key programme of this administration. To drive the Light Up Lagos Initiative, on December 10, 2015, the Light Up Lagos Power Advisory Committee was inaugurated. This committee is made up of the […]
Lagos State Government Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Kebbi State on Rice Cultivation
On Wednesday 23rd of March 2016, the Lagos State government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kebbi State on the development of commodity value chains. The commodities include Rice, Wheat, Groundnut, Onions, Maize, Sorghum and beef. At the signing of the MoU, which was well attended by top government officials from both states, including royal […]