Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, and leaders of the Nigeria Inter-Religion Council (NIREC) have called on Nigerians, irrespective of religious and ethnic differences to work together for peace and justice in country. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu, Mustapha and co-chairmen of … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has assured that his administration will continue to provide and sustain a conducive environment for religious tolerance and harmony which Lagos is well known for. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor disclosed this at the Oriental Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos, venue of the Launch of a … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has charged Nigerians to vote wisely in next year’s general elections by choosing good leaders to have a better Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat at a special Jumaat to commemorate the 62nd National Independence Day … Read more
The Lagos State Government has said over 3,000 residents have been trained in the creative industry in the last three years. Eko Hot Blog reports that the state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, disclosed this, according to a statement on Thursday, during a media parley held in Ikoyi. EDITORS PICK JUST … Read more
As part of activities commemorating the 2022 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month, Lagos State Education District II held an advocacy programme for students to enlighten them on domestic and s3xual violence and educate them on the efforts of the State Government to eradicate the menace. Eko Hot Blog reports that in her address at … Read more
By: Balogun Ibrahim Lagos is definitely on the move always. From the last quarter of this year, the Red Line of the Lagos light rail which runs from Alagbado to CMS would begin operation while the Blue Line which runs from Okokomaiko to CMS would start running in the first quarter of 2023. Already, finishing … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has applauded the extraordinary initiative of boosting the blossoming Lagos East economy as the Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, injected the loan sum of N300 Million into the Medium and … Read more
Lagos State Government and the Government of France, on Friday, sealed a bilateral partnership which lays the foundation for the development of e-sports in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and French ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs. Emmanuelle Blatmann, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) enabling professional e-sports players in Lagos to … Read more
The Lagos State Government has pledged more support to the Lagos State Cooperative Federation (LASCOFED), the umbrella body of all Cooperative Societies in the State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Adviser for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives (MCIC), Engr. Abiola Okanlawon Moshood-Olowu stated this while welcoming a delegation from the Federation led by its … Read more
Lagos State Examination Board has urged public and private junior secondary school principals to visit the education district headquarters for their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), otherwise known as Junior WAEC, results. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adebayo Orunsolu, the board’s director, gave the directive on Tuesday in a statement. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of five members for the Standing Tribunal of Inquiry into Chieftaincy Matters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the members are: Honourable Justice O. A. Dabiri (rtd) – Chairman; Chief (Mrs.) Mariam Olaniyi; Chief Adebola Dosumu; Engr. Jimoh Folorunsho Kazeem and Mr. Nojeeb Ola … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday said the State Government will continue to deepen its relationship with the Nigerian Air Force and other security agencies for peace and security in the State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu made the statement when the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Logistics Command, Lagos of … Read more
The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Internal Audit, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, has promised that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will continue to invest in technology as a control mechanism to improve the auditing profession and ultimately enhance good governance EKO HOT BLOG reports that at the 15th Annual Retreat organised by the … Read more
The need to scale up efficiency and reposition the wheel of governance for improved service delivery led to the approval of the appointment of 11 new Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State civil service by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries took the oath on Friday at … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has told 11 permanent secretaries performance that he will monitor their performance EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stressed the need to scale up efficiency and reposition the wheel of governance for improved service delivery. EDITOR’S PICK UK Longest Serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth Dies At 96 … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has named new physical planning commissioner EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the redeployment of the former Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, as the new Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A National Figure, Passionate About Nigeria’s Unity … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described Africa as the next destination for global business, with Lagos being the convergence point. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he said the economic position of the State, the innovative youth population and the conducive environment provided by the government are what makes Lagos the destination of … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged the continuation of his administration’s support for the creative industry in the State EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sanwo-Olu applauds the tenacity and doggedness of the Nigerian creative artists and entertainers, for creating a growth path for the sector with less institutional support. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A … Read more
The wife of the Lagos state governor has told market women to be vigilant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the wifeof the Lagos State governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on market stakeholders in the state to be sensitive and responsive to security concerns as a way to avert attacks. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: … Read more
Lagos Govt Confirms Resumption Date For Primary, Secondary Schools EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s government of Lagos State has directed all secondary and primary schools in the state to reopen on Monday, September 5, 2022. This online media platform understands that the directive was contained in a statement handed down today … Read more