The Director General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, has stressed the need for public servants in the state to imbibe safety culture so that they can live long. Lanre Mojola spoke at the 2019 Safety and Health Sensitization for the state’s public servants at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Mojola … Read more
Mother luck ran out against a Danfo driver today at the popular Ebute-Ero bridge, in Lagos as governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu sighted the vehicle from afar stopped his convoy to personally arrest the driver. But the driver upon seeing the governor abandoned his bus and ran for safety. Sanwo-Olu had several occasions has stated that his … Read more
In line with the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda of the Lagos State Government administration, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu through a social welfare intervention programme, is set to empower over 2000 Lagosians with grants to trade and grow their businesses gradually. Disclosing this is the Special Adviser to the Governor on Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale while unveiling the … Read more
As part of the on-going activities to mark the 25th anniversary of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, MOCPED, the school, on Thursday, December 19, rewarded 18 retirees for their outstanding services to the college. Ekohotblog understands that today marks the grand finale of the college’s 25th Anniversary celebration ongoing at the school’s multipurpose hall. … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi has restated the government’s commitment to the provision of clean, safe and steady availability of blood for transfusion in all health facilities. He stated this as one of the measures against haemorrhage, which is the leading cause of maternal and child mortality. Abayomi reaffirmed at the 2019 Annual … Read more
General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, Dr Dolapo Fasawe has warned residents of the State to remain cautious and selfless while celebrating the yuletide to avoid disturbing neighbours. The Agency also announced the reopening of 26 facilities due to their compliance with the environmental laws guiding their operations. Read Also: Lagos … Read more
The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Dr. Biodun Onayele have disclosed that beneficiaries of the 2017/2018 State bursary have started receiving payment of their bursary. Onayele made this disclosure on Wednesday, 18th December 2019 while addressing newsmen in his office. He also appealed to other categories of beneficiaries yet to get their bank alert … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday unveiled 39 construction companies who have expressed interest in the construction of the proposed Fourth Mainland Bridge in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government had advertised for expression of interest on the Fourth Mainland Bridge some weeks ago. The Special Adviser to … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babjide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday expressed joy at the Supreme Court verdict, which affirmed him as the duly elected Governor of the State, saying that the victory is for the people of Lagos. He said the judicial affirmation of his election victory will further reinforce his desire to vigorously pursue his vision of … Read more
In order to sustain the dislodgement of squatters and illegal structures, the State Government has deployed not less than 60 operatives of the three enforcement agencies of the State to various points along Onikan and Outer Marina. The latest move was possible through the synergy between the operatives of Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), Lagos … Read more
The Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde has craved for the support of all heads of government-owned agencies and parastatals in the State towards the realization of the vision of the current administration. Ayinde made the plea at the commencement of a two-day workshop organized for the Chief Executives of … Read more
The Supreme Court has on Wednesday affirmed Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the Governor of Lagos State in the last gubernatorial election in the state. According to Justice Paul Galinje, the reliefs sought by the appellant did not fall within the ambit of the schedule of the electoral act. Read Also: Opinion: Impeachment of Donald Trump: To … Read more
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Wednesday sealed off four Liquefied Petroleum Gas ( LPG) plants , over non- compliance and illegal operations in Lagos. Officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC), which collaborated with the DPR in the exercise , also arrested three employees of the sealed LPG — … Read more
Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Transportation, Mr Sewedo Oluseyi Whenu harped on the use of bicycles for last mind journey to reduce the number of road crashes, pollution, gridlock amongst others. In an interview with Ekohotblog, Whenu who was represented by the Director of Transport Operations, Engineer Toriola explained that urban mobility is what developed countries … Read more
The Lagos State Government will host a befitting Pens Down Ceremony for 15 Permanent Secretaries who had served the State meritoriously and retired from the civil service in the course of the year 2019. Mr. Femi Ogun, Head of Public Affairs in the Office of the Head of Service, said that the ceremony is in … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday hosted pensioners to a grand reception to mark the annual pensioners’ day, restating its determination to give needed attention to the welfare of the senior citizens. The event was hosted by the Civil Service Pensions Office of the Lagos State Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions in Anchor Events … Read more
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday, commissioned a newly constructed Christopher Olatunde Segun Court Complex at Ajah-Badore, Eti-Osa LG.
The Oduduwa Secondary School Old Students Association (ODUSOSA) has honoured more than 30 former and serving teachers/principals of the school in its 2019 teachers’ appreciation day. The association, which earlier cleaned the Ladipo auto spare part market as part of the activities marking this year’s reunion, said they came together to contribute to a … Read more
The Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business Districts has assured traders, shoppers, visitors, and commuters within the Lagos Island Central Business District of their safety during and after the festive period. Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Central Business Districts, Mr. Olarenwaju Elegushi gave the assurance while monitoring … Read more
Ecobank Nigeria is partnering Lagos State Ministry of the Environment on Waterfront Clean-up Programme to enhance the preservation of marine Ecosystems and effectively facilitate socio-economic activities such as transportation, power generation, irrigation and habitat to aquatic life. The exercise tagged “Cleaner Waterfront Our Pride”, was flagged off recently at the Lagos State Government, Ferry Jetty, … Read more