Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has shared the ordeal of his battle against the dreaded virus in a briefing held at the State House, Marina. He said: “COVID-19 is real”, apparently instructing those still in doubt of the outbreak of the pandemic. The Governor, on December 11, went into self-isolation after exposure to an infected … Read more
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has confined its willingness to fulfill the waste evacuation needs of residents during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities, to improve the State Government’s vision of ascertaining a cleaner, hygienic and livable atmosphere in Lagos State. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. … Read more
The Nigeria police force says it has at its disposal an intelligence that some criminals are strategising on how to unleash terror on religious houses and worshippers centers in the state during the yuletide season. Eko Hot Blog reports Hakeem Odumosu, commissioner of police in Lagos, disclosed this at briefing on Wednesday. He was responding … Read more
The Lagos State Government has decreed all residents of the state to be conscious of the state of the Environment as they celebrate the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello who gave this advice In an interview in his office at Alausa, Ikeja, pointed … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for synergy between traditional institutions and the government for tolerable community and national development, saying such a relationship will stimulate preferable security, welfare, and abundance for the people as well as closer cooperation between modern governance and the traditional form of government. Governor Sanwo-Olu was speaking … Read more
Lagos Special Correctional Centre for Boys in Oregun, Ikeja, owned by the Lagos State Government, as part of its contributions to give a face-lift to the facility, support the oppressed and improve their standard of living in society. Esther Ajayi Foundation, a non-governmental organization has upgraded the foundation. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture is mourning the death of one of its former Commissioner, Chief Enock Kolapomoye Olorunfunwa Ajiboso, who died on Sunday at the age of 68. In a statement on Monday in Lagos by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Abisola Olusanya, the Ministry said it received the news of the death of … Read more
Alhaji Kazeem Rabiu, CDC Chairman Egbe-Idimu LCDA The Community Development Committee (CDC) of Egbe-Idimu Local Development Council Area (LCDA) of Lagos State has pledged to prioritise the security of lives and properties in the council. As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, Alhaji Kazeem Rabiu, chairman of the CDC was speaking in an interview with the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that despite the restrictions following the upsurge in COVID-19, Large crowds have gathered at the offices of the National Identity Management Commission in Lagos on Monday in a bid to register and obtain the National Identity Number. The development comes days after the Federal Government ordered telecommunications companies to block sim … Read more
Lagos State government has commended farmers for their contributions, hard work and vigour in ensuring that the food supply chain was not broken especially during the COVID-19 lockdown, saying that their contributions were greatly recognised and appreciated. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, gave this commendation at the December edition of the Eko … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has entered into a partnership with two creative firms – EbonyLife Creative Academy and Del-York Creative Academy – to enhance the skills and exposure of about 1,500 practitioners in the State’s creative industry through the Lagos State Creative Industry Initiative (LACI), . The Honourable Commissioner for … Read more
The Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission (LSC), Mr. Lanre Mojola, and the General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, have urged Lagosians to continue to comply with the social distancing, basic hygiene practices, and restriction on public gathering directives of the State Government to stop the spread of the Coronavirus disease … Read more
COVID-19, Lagos The Lagos State Government said that it had carried out a total of 197,000 COVID-19 tests since the outbreak of the disease in the state, out of which 26,000 tested positive. “We are ramping up testing, we have now recently surpassed the 3,000 tests per day mark, and we will keep raising this … Read more
The Lagos State Government has honored 15 former permanent secretaries after they retired having attained the statutory 35 years in the state civil service. Lagos State Government has permanently retained the 35 years statutory civil servants. The Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said it was a thing of pride to be celebrated for any … Read more
The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has proscribed street parties and carnivals in the state over upsurge in COVID-19 cases. Eko Hot Blog reports that the proscription of the activities is contained in a statement on Friday evening. There has been an increase in COVID-19 cases across the country. On Thursday, Nigeria recorded over 1,000 … Read more
The Lagos State Government has revamped its Strategic Transport Master Plan in a bid to bolster economic growth and development in line with the smart city goal of the present administration. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, who disclosed this in his keynote address at the 2nd Edition of the Lagos Transport Fest 2020, … Read more
The Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to support the Genotype Foundation campaign against gender-based violence in the State. The Lagos State Government Agencies have promised to consistently support their cause by providing legal advice, protection, health and mental related counsel, and interventions when necessary. The Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Folashade Jaji, … Read more
Lagos State Lotteries Board (LSLB) has called for full support and commitment of lottery operators in the State towards achieving its set plans to make Lagos gaming sector the best in Africa. Lagos Lottery board has begged for the support of the state operators to meet the targets of lottery operators in the state. Asserting … Read more
The Lagos State Government has scheduled the Eko City Farmers’ Market, Edition for Sunday, in line with its commitment to enhance and upgrade the agricultural supply value chains in the State. The Lagos State Government has said that the December Edition of the Eko City Farmers Fair and Appreciation Day will hold on Sunday, 20th … Read more
The Lagos State Infrastructure Assets Management Agency (LASIAMA), has started the renovation and upgrade of public office buildings across the State. Lagos has commenced renovation LASIAMA building and public offices in Lagos State. The General Manager of LASIAMA, Ms. Adenike Adekanbi, remarked that the renovations are part of the State Government’s efforts to establish a … Read more