Lagos State Economic Summit (Ehingbeti 2022) has been concluded, but the state is already counting the gains of the two-day event. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the event, received the approval to build the Badagry Deep Seaport, which was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) last August. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari … Read more
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos state governor, has described his opponents in the 2023 governorship election as noisemakers. Eko Hot Blog reports that kicking off his re-election campaign on Wednesday at the Ehingbeti Summit in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu said candidates of other political parties know little about governance. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian Embassy Bans Visa On … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has received an approval letter for Lekki Airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that the proposed Lekki International Airport’s formal letter of approval was delivered to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu by Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian Embassy Bans Visa On Arrival For Nigerians JUST IN: PDP Set To Flag … Read more
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday urged religious leaders, especially clerics and Christian leaders to educate people on the importance of shunning electoral violence and other acts that are inimical to democracy. Eko Hot Blog reports that he gave the advice at the 5th edition of the … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Sanwo-Olu has praised Alara of Ilara Kingdom’s zeal for socio-economic development of his community Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has commended the Alara of the Ilara Kingdom, Oba Dr Olukayode Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, for always seeking the socioeconomic advancement of the people of Ilara kingdom, neighbouring communities … Read more
Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Governor has approved the appointment of Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya as the substantive and pioneer Vice–Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu. Eko Hot Blog reports this was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Public Affairs Unit, Office of the Special Adviser … Read more
The national leadership of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to unseal its premises in Lagos State, assuring to reconcile warring members constitutionally. Eko Hot Blog reports that following the fracas in two out of the more than 320 chapters of the association in the state, the … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has stated his administration’s commitment to improving the provision of adequate infrastructure to fast-track the Smart City Project to optimise the limitless opportunity of a fully digitised economy. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor expressed this today at the Third Annual Stakeholders Conference of Lagos State Infrastructure … Read more
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, says his administration is working to increase the salaries of public workers in the state civil service. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu made this known on Tuesday while addressing the workers at the state secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari To Depart Nigeria For US On Sunday, Sets To … Read more
Mammoth Crowd As Lagos Women Stage Solidarity Walk For Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu EKO HOT BLOG reports that women from different parts of Lagos state on Monday staged a solidarity walk in support of the APC presidential flagbearer Bola Tinubu, and the second term bid of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Video footage obtained by … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, have called on Nigerians to continuously work and pray for peace in the nation. Eko Hot Blog reports that they made the call on Sunday at the Redeemed Christians Church of God (RCCG) October Thanksgiving … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos State based in United Kingdom, UK, has expressed resolve to ensure the victory of the party’s presidential flag-bearer, Bola Tinubu and Vice- Presidential candidate, Kashim Shettima as well as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s re-election in the 2023 general elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that the diaspora group, led by its … Read more
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday said even after 62 years of independence, Nigeria is still striving to attain freedom from terrorism and poverty. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu said this during the Independence Day parade, to commemorate the 62nd National Independence Day Celebration of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. EDITORS … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the nation’s journey to its destiny is steady and irreversible. Eko Hot Blog reports that the ceremonial parade organised in Lagos State for the commemoration of the country’s 62nd Independence anniversary, on Saturday, rekindled patriotism. EDITORS PICK BREAKING: APC Explains Exclusion Of Osibanjo’s Name On Presidential Campaign … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, His Excellency Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has restated the commitment of his administration to boost the tourism potential of vast communities in the state. The Governor who was represented by his Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Barrister Femi Martins, disclosed this … Read more
Brokers and Insurers have been advised to have a strategic communication plan in letting the insuring public know that their contribution is pivotal to the growth of the economy. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who stated this at the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers 60th Anniversary Colloquium … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged Professionals, especially those in the built environment, to stimulate fruitful discussion around the nascent Lagos-Ogun Joint Development Commission, saying the initiative holds a lot of promise for tackling development challenges confronting the two states. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu made this pronouncement during the opening of the Annual … Read more
The Lagos state governor has approved the releases of 46 inmates Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, has approved the release of 46 inmates from various correctional facilities across the State and commuted the death sentences of six inmates to … Read more
An account of Lagos State’s journey to a cosmopolitan society would not be fully told without chronicling the contributions made by women to the cultural growth and socio-economic transformation of the State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Tuesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the roles played by women in the transformation of … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to world leaders, global think-tank and public office holders to work towards building a sustainable healthcare system for all and facilitate access for the poor and under-served. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking on “Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria: Optimizing Institutional Opportunities and Partnerships for Success” … Read more