With a whopping N250 million seed capital earmarked by the Lagos State Government for technology and innovation, tech start-ups and young innovators in the State now have the opportunity to push their entrepreneurial skills to the next level. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, launched Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) to be chaired … Read more
It was jubilation galore as residents of the Victoria Island-Oniru axis came out on Wednesday to witness the official flag off of the Victoria Island-Oniru axis road upgrading project by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The project, which is being executed through Public Infrastructure Improvement Partnership arrangement”, was conceived and conceptualised four months ago by … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, restated his administration’s commitment to adopt technology to fight crime in the State. The Governor revealed this at the 13th Annual Town Hall Meeting on security, which was organised by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, themed: ‘Transformational Security’. The town hall event is organized as a … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday renamed the popular Onikan Stadium after the first Military Administrator of Lagos, Brigadier Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson. Read Also: Bosch, iCreate Festival Hold National Finals in Lagos Sanwo-Olu, who spoke at the Day of Tribute for the late Johnson at the newly reconstructed Onikan Stadium said the stadium would … Read more
Senate delegation pays condolence visit to Gov. Sanwo-Olu on the demise of first military Governor of Lagos State, Brig. Gen. Mobolaji Johnson at Lagos House, Marina on Saturday, November 30, 2019
The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commenced the amnesty programs for repentant cultists and other criminal elements in the state. According to the state government The amnesty offer, aimed at reducing the crime rate and boost the protection of lives and property of citizenry. Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this, Tuesday while addressing State House Correspondents at … Read more
The executive Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reacted to the Saturday victory of the All Progressive Congress APC in the gubernatorial polls in Kogi and Bayelsa state. The Governor described the victory in the gubernatorial polls as an affirmation of the acceptance of APC across the country. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in his congratulatory … Read more
Following the on-going construction work of the new rail lines, trading activities on the corridor of rail lines in Ikeja and Oshodi have been disrupted. Some group of armed plain-clothes men suspected to be task-force on regularly occasion reportedly force street traders off the rail track in Ikeja. Eko Blog gathered that the resisting traders … Read more
The executive Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced plans to restructure Lagos Island. The Governor disclosed this as he visited the Balogun market scene of the fire incident which occurred last week, adding that, the move became necessary to prevent further fire outbreak. Sanwo-Olu noted that top on the priority list for the … Read more
The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stressed that the 2020 budget would improved civic participation in governance and help automate public services within the state. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Friday when he presented N1.17trn Appropriation Bill before the State House of Assembly in Ikeja. He also noted that the budget would aggressively tackles infrastructural … Read more
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa, has asked Governor Sanwo-Olu to prioritized the construction of rail network across the state in the 2020 budget. The speaker disclosed this at the budget presentation on Friday in Alausa, Ikeja. The 2020 appropriation bill which has been tagged “The Budget of Awakening to … Read more
– Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu drops “Your Excellency” and adopt ” Mr. Governor to address him – According to him, the title ‘his excellency’ impedes the genuine expression of the “democratic spirit of our society and the meaningful exercise of the sovereignty of our people – He said that the office of the Governor … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in the new Accountant General Dr Abiodun Muritala, for the state’s Treasury Office. Dr Abiodun Muritala was appointed as the new Accountant General of the State’s Treasury on Sunday and was sworn in on Monday at the State House Ikeja. Prior to the appointment of Muritala, he … Read more
The Lagos State Government has denied the allegation that the State had converted the Mile 2 Jetty to a container. Speaking at the 19th edition of NECCIPR Roundtable conference themed, “Awakening the Blue Giant- Catalyzing the Growth of Nigeria’s Maritime Economy, Governor Sanowo-Olu noted that the state has concessioned the jetty to a private jetty … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his adminstration’s commitment to developing infrastructures in the state. The Governor revealed this during a courtesy call from the Chairman and Executive members of Ijegun-Egba Tank Farm Owners and Operators Association, led by Adebowale Olujimi, on Monday at the State House, Ikeja. Sanwo-Olu noted that his … Read more
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has donated 50 new cars to magistrates in the state as part of efforts to enhance dispensation of justice. Sanwo-Olu said that the cars were in the first batch as more would be provided to go round all magistrates in the state. Read Also: Building Collapse Injures 3 In Lagos … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, made a passionate call to all residents of the State to register for the Health Insurance Scheme introduced by the government towards ensuring improved healthcare delivery. Subscription to the scheme, Sanwo-Olu said, would enable the Government to prioritise its healthcare programmes to enhance its quality and affordability … Read more
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday commissioned a 149- Maternal and Child Centre (MCC) in Alimosho Local Government area of the state. The governor said the commissioning was in line his plans for health care as set out in his agenda for the state. Read Also: Commissioner’s Father Abducted By Gunmen In … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said his government will continue to create a conducive and profitable environment for the business of the private investors to thrive. He further promised that the state’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) policy would be pursued vigorously to encourage constant flow of capital and returns on investments. Sanwo-Olu spoke … Read more
In an uncommon show of patriotism, residents of Lagos State defied the Tuesday downpour and trooped out to witness the parade commemorating the 59th Independence anniversary. At the event held at the Police College in Ikeja, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu congratulated Nigerians, urging them to keep their hope alive and remain united to build a prosperous … Read more