Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Obasa, and other dignitaries have marked 61st Independence Day at Agege Stadium, Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, led the celebration of the 61st independence anniversary at the Agege Stadium, Lagos. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a motorcade, paraded the Agege Stadium to commemorate the 61st Independence Day … Read more
“It is not a witch-hunting exercise. It is normal and expected and definitely…” EKOHOTBLOG reports that the governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has concluded plans to set up a Visitation Panel to look into the affairs of the Lagos State University (LASU) from 2009 till date The move to probe the … Read more
Says Nigeria’s Progress Depends on Every Citizen’s Support VAT Collection Will Help Lagos to Do More for Citizens – Governor Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday charged Nigerians to work toward the prosperity of the country, saying Nigeria could be on the path of progress if the citizens continue to display fairness, equity and … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has spoken about the completion of Red and Blue Line train projects in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the 2022 deadline set for the completion of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) projects being undertaken by the Lagos State Government remains sacrosanct. … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has compensated families of two operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) who died in the cause of duties with N10 million each. Represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr Gboyega Soyannwo, the Governor emphatized with the affected families, describing the monetary support as a token and the government’s … Read more
The Lagos State Government, however, assured that the site will be cordoned off for the safety of the residents of the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic from the Yaba axis over the ongoing construction of the Red Line Rail Mass Transit project, from midnight of Friday, … Read more
The winners of the award were announced by political economist, Prof Pat Utomi, on Thursday. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, and Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has tasked the Nigeria Cardiac Society, (NCS) to develop innovative solutions and reinvent methods to reach out to patients with cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu, represented by Dr Olusegun Ogboye, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Lagos state, made the call at the 50th anniversary and scientific conference of the NCS … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu said the state government is currently increasing the number of jetties and ferry terminals. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the security agencies and Nigerians to brace up and work collaboratively to keep Nigeria safe and secure internally and externally. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the Lagos State Government will … Read more
Ekohotblog earlier reported that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the bill prohibiting open cattle grazing in the state and establishment of domestic and sexual violence agency into law. See below, photo session during the anti-open grazing bill signing.
Governor Sanwo-Olu has received the Chief of Army Staff and top military personnel in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on service personnel in Lagos military commands to be fully committed to their constitutional responsibilities of keeping the peace and strengthening security in the state. The governor … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has assented the anti-open grazing bill into law. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, assented to the bill prohibiting Open Cattle Grazing and Trespass of Cattle on Land, signing the legislation into law 11 days after it was unanimously passed by the State House of Assembly and transmitted to … Read more
…Says Lagos Targets 30 Percent Vaccination Rate First Year Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the weekend gave detailed explanation on how the State Government had expanded access to vaccines since the vaccination programme began in March and the State’s projection to protect its residents and environment. The Governor spoke at the 2021 Global Citizen … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has received Governor Matawalle in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has welcome his counterpart from Zamfara State, Governor Bello Matawalle, into the state. This was made known via a Facebook post by Governor Sanwo-Olu on Monday. The post read, “I received my colleague and friend, the Governor … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has bagged a new award. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has received the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) Award of Excellence in Corporate Governance (Individual Category) after defeating four other contenders to emerge the winner. Speaking after receiving the award on behalf of … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has felicitated Hamzat at 57. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on his 57th birthday, describing him as a reliable, trustworthy and committed friend, brother and partner in the Greater Lagos agenda. Dr. Hamzat, born on September 19, 1964, clocks 57 on Sunday. … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has set a deadline for the commissioning of the Sangotedo Housing Project in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the contractors engaged by the Lagos State Government to handle the construction of 1,188-unit LagosHOMS in the Sangotedo area of Eti Osa now have a final completion date to deliver the project. After defaulting previous deadlines, … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has inaugurated Lagos Road Safety Advisory Council. EKOHOTBLOG reports that in line with his administration’s commitment to Traffic Management and Transportation, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has on Wednesday inaugurated a 12-member State Road Safety Advisory Council (SaRSAC), to further work on solving the challenges of road safety in the state. Speaking … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has appointed new Permanent Secretaries in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of seven new Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State Public Service with immediate effect. The appointment of the new Permanent Secretaries was made known via a statement by the Lagos State … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has appointed a new LASTMA General Manager. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Mr. Bolaji Oreagba as new General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The appointment of the new LASTMA GM was made known via a statement signed by … Read more