The Executive Chairman of Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mr. Wahab Alawiye-King has promised that every child who has attained school age will have access to quality education in Lagos. Alawiye-King, who stated this during a welcome parley organised for him and other members of the new Board of the Agency, added that … Read more
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has conducted a joint clean-up exercise with APM Terminals Limited and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to rid Apapa of refuse. Speaking during the exercise organised by the APM Terminals, the Executive Director of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, who represented the Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, observed the need … Read more
As the dry spell approaches and contractors handling various infrastructural development projects in the State are expected to move back to various sites, Lagos State Government has warned that it would not accept a compromise of quality on any job, standard regulations and scope of the projects. Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Works and … Read more
-LAGESC noted that appropriate disciplinary action would be meted on any operative who engages in any act of misconduct while on official duties -The agency noted that operatives who engage in any unauthorized duties or involved in any corrupt practices would be seriously dealt with in line with the Civil Service Rule In a bid … Read more
-PDP condemned recent protest at the state House of Assembly, calling for the probe of former Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode -PDP accused Gov.Sanwo-olu of being behind the protest -According to PDP, the protest lacked sincerity of purpose and was calculated at embarrassing the immediate past governor The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has condemned … Read more
-Gov. Sanwo-olu stated that there is no face-off between President Buhari and the vice president -According to him, both the president and the vice-president are still working harmoniously -He advised the public to disregard the rumour The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has insisted that there is no crack in the presidency. The Governor … Read more
– Lagos state Environmental and special offences Enforcement Unit raided a brothel in Mile 2 area – The brothel where these persons were arrested had previously been demolished, but surprisingly, it was rebuilt – During the raid five notorious miscreants and nine commercial sex workers were arrested with illegal drugs, and the brothel demolished … Read more
Lagos State Government has unveiled a policy document as well as a Comprehensive Sexuality Education, CSE, Curriculum for the youth population with an assurance that issues pertaining to youths would continue to receive its due attention from the government. The Youth policy document provides a comprehensive and well-considered framework that clearly articulates issues among young … Read more
The importance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) to the growth of the economy was re-emphasised at the Fourth FATE Foundation Annual Alumni Conference held in Lagos. Speaking at the event on the theme: “Innovating for Scale”, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, assured the organisers that current administration is committed … Read more
The Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle has disclosed that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is committed and focussed on actualising the vision of making Lagos one of the top five African cities of choice to invest, live, work and recreate as a tourist destination. She made the remark at the opening ceremony of … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Local Governments and Community Affairs, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke has embarked on a courtesy visit to the paramount rulers in the five divisions of the State. Speaking during the visit to the Oba of Lagos, the Commissioner explained that the essence of the visit was to intimate the traditional ruler on … Read more
The Director-General, Lagos Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola has reiterated the commitment Lagos State Government to combating fire incidents in the State, adding that there is a need for concerted efforts by all stakeholders to ensure fire incidents are drastically reduced in Lagos. Mojola stated this in his address at the 2nd Fire Conference organised … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that 9,000 megawatts is the amount of energy required to transform Lagos State economy. If realised, Lagos, the most populous city-state, and the fifth largest economy in Africa, would be self-sufficient in electricity supply that would adequately power its industrial sector, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and residential buildings. The … Read more
The Lagos State Public Works Corporation has announced that the rehabilitation of bad spots along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja will commence immediately to reduce incessant traffic gridlock on the road. A release signed by its Head of Public Affairs, Mr. Ganiu Lawal said the repair works will commence on Wednesday afternoon, covering different sections … Read more
The Lagos State Government has on reiterated its commitment to prosecution of the war against crime and criminality, saying that it is an unrelenting war that will continue until all those who benefit from crime are brought to book across the State. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Drainage and Water Resources, Engr. Joe … Read more
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako has restated the commitment of the Lagos State Government to the 28-day Building Plan Approval target, saying the 2019 Lagos State Physical Planning Permit and Building Control Regulations recently passed by the Lagos State House of Assembly, has come into effect to enhance the … Read more
Lagos State Government, through the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA, has shut down 20 health facilities in the month of August for non-compliance with regulatory standards. The Executive Secretary of HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu who disclosed this after a monitoring and inspection exercise carried out by the agency, stressed that the State government … Read more
Lagos State Government has called for an improved sanitary attitude among Lagosians, just as it restated the need for citizens’ involvement in achieving environmental sustainability. The call was made by the General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, who averred that the State government recognises the place of residents in the … Read more
-LASG advocates for the proper handling and management of oily waste as part of efforts to achieve a clean, beautiful and sustainable environment -According to LASG, waste oil and oil that has been used require proper recycling or disposal to avoid creating an environmental problem and subsequent health risks -LASEPA expressed the readiness of her … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolence to the Oniru Royal Family and the people of Lagos over the passing of Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abiodun Idowu Oniru. The revered monarch passed on today at the age of 82 after a brief illness. READ ALSO: Ooni Begins Olojo Festival With 7 Day Seclusion, … Read more