Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on the mass media to give more attention to coverage of government activities to increase public awareness and understanding of government actions. Sanwo-Olu made the appeal at a courtesy visit to him by members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, led by the Chairman, … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday compensated victims of the Dosunmu market fire outbreak. DITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions League Career While compensating the victims, Sanwo-Olu said the presentation of cheques to those … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged stakeholders in the film and television industry to collaborate and be innovative for the development of the sector. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Thursday at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Nigerian International Film and TV Summit, (NIFS), held in Ikeja, Lagos. Represented by Adebukola Agbaminoja, Executive Secretary, … Read more
The Lagos State Government has handed over certificates to owners of its housing scheme, who had completed their mortgage payments. While handing over the certificates, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said that the state would continue to make home ownership a priority by collaborating with the private sector to provide affordable housing. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the ceremony … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to fostering a business-friendly environment in Lagos during the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference, Expo 2024. Speaking at the event, themed ‘Invest Nigeria,’ held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, the Governor outlined his government’s ongoing efforts to attract and sustain … Read more
In a bid to elevate Lagos State’s healthcare and medical education, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration is spearheading the creation of a stand-alone medical university. This initiative, driven by the Ministries of Tertiary Education, Health, and the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), aims to establish a top-tier medical institution in the state. During a … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged manufacturers to harness the power of technology and innovation to boost productivity, optimize production processes, and improve product quality. Speaking at the 57th Annual General Meeting of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ikeja Branch, Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of embracing new technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence, … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has poured encomiums on his Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde, as he marks his 60th birthday. Describing Ayinde as a dependable, worthy, and trusted partner in the Greater Lagos agenda, Sanwo-Olu praised his high-level capacity, performance, and competence in discharging his duties. Ayinde, who clocks 60 on August 24, has … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the newly appointed acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. He said that the appointment was well deserved. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over Call For Gov. Otti To Join APC NLC Holds Emergency Meeting as Police … Read more
The Lagos State government says it has completed the first phase of routine maintenance of the Odo lya Alaro Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area of the state. The Special Adviser to the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Mr Olufemi Daramola, announced this in a statement. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded the people of the south west, especially traditional rulers and traditional religious worshippers, for upholding the cultural heritage of the Yoruba. The governor made the commendation in his statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, to commemorate the “Isese” Day in Lagos … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Tuesday, August 20, as a work-free day for all public servants in the state. The first holiday is part of the activities marking the 2024 Isese Day celebration in the state as well as allowing traditional worshippers to participate actively. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just … Read more
The Lagos State Ferry Services, LAGFERRY, has said that the water transportation contribution revenue to the state’s entire transportation revenue matrix rose from 0.8 percent to 11 percent. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, LAGFERRY, Mr Abdoulbaq Balogun, made this disclosure at the agency’s three-day management retreat on Saturday in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu commissioned the newly built Mushin Red Line flyover. While inaugurating the bridge on Saturday, Sanwo-Olu said the economic value of the Mushin and Onipanu area will experience a major turnaround with the inauguration of the rail infrastructure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Mushin flyover is the last of the … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commissioned 170 Units of apartments, delivered by Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area, LCDA. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the apartments ,in Raymond Estate and Sterling Heights, were delivered by the council in collaboration with the private sector (Ostia Homes and Sterling Bank). Speaking at the inauguration, Sanwo-Olu, who commended … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Lagos State Chapter says the N35,000 wage award in the state should not be taken as part of or in lieu of the N70,000 new minimum wage recently passed into law. The State NLC Chairman, Funmi Sessi, who gave this explanation in Lagos on Friday, said the congress expressed concern … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for robust data protection measures, as the country embraces digital transformation. Sanwo-Olu made the call during a courtesy visit by Dr Vincent Olatunji, the Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), and his team on Wednesday in Ikeja. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Sen. Anthony Adefuye, elder statesman and member of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, on his 80th birthday. The governor described Adefuye, a member of the national assembly in the aborted Third Republic, as a democrat and experienced politician. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – … Read more
Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode paid a courtesy visit to his successor and the current Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, EKO HOT BLOG reports. This marked Ambode’s first visit to the Lagos State House since completing his tenure as a one-term governor in 2019. In an Instagram post on Monday, Sanwo-Olu shared details … Read more
The Lagos State Government says its coconut project will provide 200,000 job opportunities for the youth. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin said this during a courtesy visit by the Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in Nigeria, Mr … Read more