Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Olabode Agoro as the new Head of Service of the state. The appointment is to take effect from September 30. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency Misleads Nigerians For Third Time In Less Than Two Weeks VIDEO: Nigeria Committed To Universal Health Coverage, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has announced that he is embarking on a voluntary retirement from the state’s civil service. He said his retirement is effective from September 30, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Musibau Sumonu Installed As Ilagbe of Egbaland As Wife Gets Faderera of Egbaland Title Celebration … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Head of Service in Lagos State, Hakeem Muri-Okunola has been reportedly appointed by President Bola Tinubu as his principal private secretary. The President also made 15 other appointments. This platform however understands the appointments are yet to be officially announced. Muri-Okunola is a 51-year-old lawyer, who joined the Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that workers of the Lagos State Government will not work on Monday, August 21, 2023. This follows a declaration by th State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, that the day will be workforce for all Public Servants in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Who Will Save Local Governments From The Firm Grips Of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has deployed and sworn in seven new Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service. Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, announced the development in a statement on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the move was in line with the Health … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, on Wednesday, awarded Engr. Bright-Oridami Victoria Titilola with the “Outstanding Officer Award.” Engr. Titilola is reputed as one of the Lagos Water Corporation’s (LWC) most intelligent and creative engineers. She is the corporation’s LWC Chief Water Resources Engineer. The state government presented the award as part … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, to be named principal private secretary (PPS) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The development was contained in a report by TheCable on Wednesday morning, EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy — Fast The Central … Read more
On Thursday, July 6, 2023, the Lagos State Government announced that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had appointed Professor Basirat Olushola Oladipupo as the substantive Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of the Lagos State University of Science & Technology (LASUSTECH). The government said the appointment was communicated by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, in a letter dated … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Professor Abiodun Akinpelu Denloye and Professor Basirat Olushola Oladipupo as the Substantive and Pioneer Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic and Administration) of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu. The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed four Directors in the Lagos State Civil Service as Permanent Secretaries. The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, made the announcement in a statement on Monday. He listed the appointees as Mr. Lawal Fatai Idowu; Mr. Gbajumo Kehinde Farouk; Mrs. Atekoja … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, presented official vehicles to six Permanent Secretaries, who were sworn in on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola during … Read more
The governor said the appointments were made after the appointees underwent a “rigorous screening procedure.” The head of service described the process as fair and transparent. Sanwo-Olu stated that the Lagos government will continue to reward loyal, dedicated workers. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, appointed eight Permanent Secretaries … Read more
The Lagos Assembly is constitutionally empowered to screen and confirm government nominees. However, the legislative house said its role has recently taken a backseat as some appointees continue to work in government without confirmation. The assembly has resolved to act and sanitise the system. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly … Read more
Sanwo-Olu recently approved the appointment of three Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State Public Service. The governor has approved their deployment to various assignments. He also redeployed three other permanent secretaries. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the deployment of three new Permanent Secretaries. Recall that the … Read more
A bus conveying Lagos civil servants collided with an oncoming train in the morning of March 9, 2023. The accident involved 102 people, with two dying at the scene and four passing away at the hospital during resuscitation. The driver of the bus, who was blamed for the accident, is set to be charged with … Read more
An oncoming train crashed into a Lagos government staff bus on Thursday. The accident led to the death of at least six passengers, while more than 100 people were injured. The government has started discharging victims who were treated successfully. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said … Read more
The Lagos government granted the workers four work-free days to obtain their voter cards. The state’s head of service communicated the decision in a circular issued on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He said the move was important because voting is a civic responsibility. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has declared four … Read more
The Lagos HOS has charged youths to dedicate their productive years to the growth and development of the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has implored youths to support efforts that can develop the state to enviable standards. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Taking Our Financial Freedom from Us … Read more
Muri-Okunola has dissociated himself From Anti-Sanwo-Olu Plot says he has no ambition to succeed the governor in 2023 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has debunked the news making rounds that he was nursing the ambition to succeed Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in 2023. He made this clarification in a … Read more
The HoS noted that there has been controversy about the actual number of alleged deaths at the Lekki Toll incident. The Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has told the Judicial Panel of Inquiries on Police Brutality in the state that injuries recorded in the aftermath of the Lekki shooting during the EndSARS demonstrations … Read more