The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has distributed Personal Protective Equipment kits to its sweepers and PSP operators across the State to protect them from infection in the course of their duties. Speaking at the presentation of the materials at LAWMA Headquarters, Ijora, the Managing Director, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, noted that the move was in … Read more
Lagos State government has confirmed that SMS messages received by residents who are sixty years old and above emanated from the Lagos State Residents’ Registration Agency, LASRRA, saying the aged and vulnerable residents will benefit from the stimulus food package. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, explained that an SMS from LASRRA was … Read more
It was an exciting moment on Monday at the Lagos State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting – the first-ever virtual meeting in the history of governance in the State. Nigeria? Well, not clear. The Chairman is no other person than Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. The Deputy Chair is Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, the Deputy Governor. Commissioner … Read more
Lagos State Government has commended all stakeholders who have supported the present administration in its collaborative efforts and donations towards the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, the PS, Engineer Olujimi Hotonu acknowledged the receipt of cash donations and a consignment of face masks, sanitisers … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged security agents to be friendly in enforcing the lockdown order announced on Sunday by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Governor urged those who will be carrying out the enforcement to show high professionalism in dealing with erring persons, cautioning that high-handedness may lead to violation of human rights … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged security agents to show high professionalism as the lockdown order announced on three states by President Muhammadu Buhari commences by Monday night. The Governor urged those who will be carrying out the enforcement to show high professionalism in dealing with erring persons, cautioning that high-handedness may lead … Read more
The Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Chris Olakpe, is dead. It was learnt that the retired Assistant Inspector General of Police died on Sunday. The LASTMA Director of Research and Statistics, Isaac Adetimiro, confirmed the incident to our correspondent on the telephone. He explained that Olakpe did not … Read more
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has received a cheque for the sum of 1billion naira from the United Bank for Africa as part of the bank’s commitment to help curb the devastating effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the State. Presenting the cheque to Mr. Governor at the State House, Marina on Sunday … Read more
The fight against the spread of the COVID-19 across the State recently received a boost when the Lagos State government deployed equipment to all the 57 LG/LCDAs for sanitation and disinfection of public spaces and surfaces. Read Also: Coronavirus: LASG Engages CDAs, NGOs, Religious Leaders To Distribute Economic Stimulus Relief Package The Commissioner for Local … Read more
Lagos State government has engaged no fewer than 4,000 registered Community Development Associations, Non-Governmental Organisations, and Religious Leaders to distribute the economic stimulus package unveiled for the indigent and the most vulnerable in the society. The stimulus, which comes in food packs, to be distributed to every local government in the State is aimed at … Read more
The Lagos State Government has flagged-off the emergency neighbourhood food markets for residents of communities, essentially to address the problem associated with the restriction order and promote social distancing in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal who spoke during an inspection tour to some of the … Read more
My dear Lagosians, greetings. 1) It has become necessary for me to address you, once again, on the serious challenge of Coronavirus, the lethal disease the world has been battling, following some developments. 2) First, I would like to salute you for your endurance, following some measures we had announced in our desperate bid to … Read more
The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment (Lagos Global), has concluded plans to launch the Lagos State Volunteer Corps. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals and Investment, Mrs. Solape Hammond, made this known during an interactive session with the technical partner on the project, Teksight … Read more
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has commended Safety and Protection Management Solutions Limited, the authorised 3M distributor in Nigeria, for supporting the efforts to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the state. Speaking at the launch of the distribution of 3M nose masks to Lagos residents at the weekend, LAMATA Managing Director, Mrs Abimbola … Read more
Lagos State Government has taken delivery of a 110-bed isolation facility in Lagos Island, where confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the State can be managed and treated. The facility was conceived and built-in collaboration with the management of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank). Managing Director of GTBank, Mr. Segun Agbaje, on Saturday, personally … Read more
The Lagos State Government has made arrangements to air lessons in eight subjects on Wazobia FM and Wazobia TV, daily. The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has also planned programmes for all classes on its Interactive Radio Instruction initiative on Radio Lagos and Eko F.M. This is in fulfilment of the Education Commissioner, … Read more
The Lagos State Government has suspended the announced closure of Marine Bridge until further notice. Read Also: More Troubles For Obasa As NURTW Fingers Lagos Speaker In Leadership Crisis A statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde hinged the decision on the Coronavirus pandemic and the need to comply with the social … Read more
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Agege branch B, has accused the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, of meddling in the affairs of the Union. Branch Treasurer, Agege Branch B, and Unit Chairman, Pero/Otubu of NURTW, Alhaji Kamorudeen Balogun, said that Obasa is working to impose people on the Union, … Read more
Many Lagos residents have refused to obey the state government’s directive on social distancing, a policy introduced to curb the novel Coronavirus disease which has killed over 25,000 people around the World and has infected more than 50 people in Lagos. Ekohotblog reports that the residents defied the large gatherings order as they trooped out … Read more
Members of the Lagos State Assembly on Thursday March 26, passed the “Emergency Coronavirus Pandemic Bill 2020” personally sponsored by Speaker of the house Mudashiru Obasa, into law. The bill which was passed into law, gives Governor Sanwo-Olu the legal backing to spend an initial N20 billion to effectively contain coronavirus and enforce compliance on … Read more