Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said the Federal Government has a critical role to play in addressing the fundamental structural challenges undermining sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the states of the federation, among which is unbundling the potentials of each of the federating units. Speaking in Kaduna at the 4th Progressive […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Attends the August Edition of Progressive Governor’s Forum at the State House, Kaduna
Oil Production in Lagos, Significant Economic Boost for Nigeria
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said that the commencement of crude oil production in the State would in no small measure enhance the economy of not just the State but the nation in general. The Governor, who spoke when he received the Chairman and members of the Indices and Disbursement Committee of […]
Lagos State, FG Partner on Affordable Housing for Federal and State Civil Servants
The Lagos State Government and the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation on Thursday commenced talks on partnership for the massive provision of affordable housing for Federal and State civil servants to address housing deficit especially for workers in the State. Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, who disclosed […]
Dangote Refinery Confirms Lagos as Prime Investment Destination
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the largest single line refinery in the world being developed at the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) by Africa’s richest man and business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote is another confirmation that Lagos is a prime investment destination, saying that the project will positively change the face […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Commends President Buhari’s Economic Investment Drive
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja, where he lauded the President’s recent overseas trips aimed at attracting foreign direct investments into the country. Governor Ambode who spoke to State House Correspondents shortly after the visit expressed high optimism that the President’s […]
Lagos Remains Hub of Trade and Economy in Nigeria – Finnish Envoy
…Mulls Partnership On Security, Energy, E-Education The Ambassador of Finland to Nigeria, Pirjo Suomela-Chowdhury at the weekend said Lagos remains the nerve centre for trade and investment in Nigeria, just as she expressed the willingness of investors from her country to partner the state on several areas of interests. Suomela-Chowdhury, who spoke to Government House […]
Ambode Drums Support For Military to Boost War Against Insurgency
…Launches Armed Forces Remembrance Appeal Emblem Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday advocated the need for acknowledgement of the gallant and bravery efforts of officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces both in protecting the territorial integrity of the nation and keeping the country united. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos […]
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 [...]