The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos on Thursday affirmed the judgment of a Lagos High Court upholding the constitutionality of Section 3 of the Lagos State Road Traffic Law 2012 which restricts commercial motorcycles popularly known as Okada from plying some routes in the State. The Appellants (The Incorporated Trustees of All Nigerians Autobike […]
Address Delivered By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor Of Lagos State On The Occasion Of The 2016 Public Service Day Celebration At The Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, The Secretariat, Alausa, On Thursday, 23rd June, 2016
June 23rd of every year is a day to remind all public servants across the globe about the virtue and nobility of service. It is a time to review and take stock of our service delivery to the public. Today, Lagos State joins the global public service to celebrate our accomplishments and recognise those who […]
Remarks By His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor Of Lagos State At The Public Presentation Of A Publication “Cascade Of Change” By Mr. Steve Ayorinde At The Nigerian Institute Of International Affairs (NIIA), Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island On Thursday, 23rd June, 2016
This is a presentation of a compilation of thoughts from the mind of a prolific writer and social commentator who got caught in the “wind of change” in a defining era of governance and politics in Nigeria. Looking back at the activities of the last twelve months, it seems just like yesterday. It is quite […]
Residents Laud the Lagos State Government Over Repair Of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
A cross section of Lagos State residents on Wednesday lauded the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for keeping to his promise of repairing the failed portions of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, saying that the development has transformed the economic landscape of the axis. Governor Ambode and his team, had about five weeks ago, made an unscheduled inspection […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Honours 555 With Long Service Merit Award
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday presented long service merit awards to 555 public servants who had distinguished themselves over the years, just as he restated his commitment to the welfare of workers in the State. The Governor who spoke at the Merit Awards ceremony held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, congratulated […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Celebrates Democracy Day With Physically Challenged Persons
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday celebrated Democracy Day with persons living with disabilities, saying that the decision to host them was not only in line with the commitment to run an all-inclusive government but to emphasise his pledge to give every individual a voice in his administration. Governor Ambode, who spoke at […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode At the First Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Exclusive Fair at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Ikeja
The Lagos State Government has commenced implementation of the National Policy on Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with the inauguration of the Lagos State Council on MSME. On Wednesday, 5th of May, 2016, His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was at the First Lagos Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Exclusive Fair at the Adeyemi Bero […]
Lagos Evacuates 1, 340 Beggars, Destitutes In One Year
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said a total of 1, 340 beggars, destitute and mentally challenged persons were rescued off the streets of Lagos in the last one year, just as it said about 73, 664 patients were screened and helped to trace their homes through various media platforms. Speaking at the ongoing 2016 […]
Fuel Scarcity: Lagos Bans Indiscriminate Queues At Petrol Stations
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it would no longer allow indiscriminate parking of vehicles on the road networks across the state on the basis of queuing up for Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as fuel, just as it threatened to sanction any erring filling stations and motorists who flout the directive. Rising from […]
Lagos State Government Urges Precaution Against Change In Climatic Condition
The Lagos State Government has urged Lagosians to take precautionary measures against the changes in climatic conditions over a period of time. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, the government said the changes in climatic conditions is a result of prolonged period of excessively hot weather, accompanied by […]