…Confirms 17 Rescued, five Dead from Ikorodu Boat Mishap The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to embark on an aggressive campaign and enforcement of guidelines for commercial boat operators, in a bid to forestall the tide of boat mishap in the state. In a statement signed by the Managing Director of Lagos State Waterways […]
Governor Ambode, First Lady of Lagos State at Eid-El-Kabir Celebration held at Lagos House
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle) carrying a young muslimah during the Eid-el-Kabir Celebration organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (left) in a warm handshake with wife of first civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Abimbola during [...]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode wants Strict Usage of Life Jackets on Waterways
… Distributes 2,400 Free to Students, Boat Operators Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday began his campaign of Water Transport Safety Awareness Programme with distribution of 2,400 life jackets donated by Total Nigeria Plc to students of primary and secondary school and boat operators in Sabokoji community, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, appealing to […]
Governor Ambode receives Ambassador of Belgium to Nigeria, Mr. Stephane De Loecker
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right) with the Ambassador of Belgium to Nigeria, Mr. Stephane De Loecker during his courtesy visit to the Governor in his office at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday, September 21, 2015. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right) with the Ambassador of Belgium to Nigeria, Mr. Stephane De [...]
Entertainment Industry, Viable Platform for Job Creation -Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
…Names Danny Glover as Brand Ambassador for Lagos Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said the state government will explore the potentials that abound in the entertainment and arts industry as a viable platform to create jobs for the teeming youths in the state. The Governor spoke when some members of cast and […]
Eid-El-Kabir: Imbibe Values of Love, Peaceful Co-Existence, Governor Ambode urges Muslims
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday called on Muslims in Nigeria to imbibe the values of peaceful co-existence and brotherly love as they join their counterparts worldwide to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. In his goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Habib Aruna, Governor Ambode said since Islam preaches the message […]
Lagos State Assembly approves Governor Ambode’s Request for Budget Re-Ordering
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday approved the re-ordering of the Year 2015 budget of the state government as requested by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. The House approved N19, 743, 164, 323 for capital expenditure and N5, 697, 089, 009 for recurrent expenditure bringing the total approved sum to N25, 440, 253, 332. The […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode receives Nigerian Christian Pilgrimage Commission
L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle) with the Assistant Director, Office of Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission, Dr. (Mrs.) Ifeoma Unachukwu, Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mr. John Kennedy Opara, Federal Commissioner representing South West, Deaconess Adefemi Taire and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Mrs. Grace Oladimeji, during the Commission’s courtesy [...]
Lagos State gets New Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) Chairman
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has appointed Mr. Olufolarin Ogunsanwo as the new Chairman, of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS). Ogunsanwo’s appointment was confirmed by the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday, on the request of the Governor. Governor Ambode had earlier approved the appointment of new Directors to the Board […]
Ambode inaugurates Governing Councils of LASU, LASPOTECH, three others
…Tasks Councils to reposition Institutions as Foremost Citadels of Learning Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday inaugurated the Governing Councils of the Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Micheal Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED) and the Lagos State College of Health technology, with a […]