Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to motorists plying the Third Mainland Bridge to be patient as the bridge closes partially for repairs. Sanwo-Olu made the appeal on Saturday while on an inspection of the bridge and alternative routes rehabilitated by the state government. Read Also: Third Mainland Bridge Partial Closure Begins Today, … Read more
In a bid to contain community spread of the Coronavirus, the Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged market leaders at international trade Fair along Badagry express road to adhere strictly to healthy tips by caregivers. The governor gave the charge at the just concluded 3 – days training on COVID -19 containment, in Amuwo … Read more
The Lagos state government has lauded the handling over of the National Arts Theatre in Lagos State to the private sector by federal government. He said the move would give the country and Lagos state the opportunity to fully untapped the prospects in the creative and entertainment industry, which he described as a gold mine, … Read more
The Lagos State Government has ordered Worship centres in the state to remain closed until further notice. The State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known on Friday during a briefing at Alausa Ikeja. Sanwo-Olu added that the restriction on mass gathering remains in effect until further notice. In the same vein, all social and events … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has explained why schools in the state remain closed. Sanwo-Olu, speaking at a press briefing at the State House in Marina, admitted that the guidelines for reopening schools were not ready. The Governor had promised two weeks ago, that the guidelines would be made public. He said schools … Read more
Lagos State government has announced the suspension of re-opening of churches and mosques in the state till further notice. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon. He attributed the decision to increase in index cases in Lagos. He said “As at midnight yesterday, June 15, 2020, Lagos State had recorded a … Read more
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Hakeem Ogunniran as chairman Board of Directors Lagos Investment Co Plc (LBIC). The appointment of Ogunniran was announced on Wednesday. Before his appointment Ogunniran has a sterling record and impeccable reputation from working at executive positions of private companies. Hakeem Ogunniran is a household name in the real … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Ms. Abi Olusanya as acting Commissioner for Agriculture. Sanwo-Olu appointed Olusanya as successor to Gbolahan Lawal who held the position before his resignation to be enthroned as Oniru of Iruland. Sanwo-Olu issued the staff of office to Gbolahan on Sunday signalling his official coronation as the king of … Read more
Lagos state government says More than 1,000 COVID-19 patients have now recovered in the state. This is as the state announced the discharge of 31 more persons on Sunday. The state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who announced the development in a statement on Sunday, put the total number of patients successfully managed and discharged in the … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented staff of office to the 15th Oniru of Iru kingdom, Oba Gbolahan Lawal. Sanwo-Olu implored him to sustain the peace and harmonious relationship that had existed in the land. Lawal received the staff of office barely three days after the Kingmakers and elders of Iruland picked him … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state on Thursday ordered civil servants from Grade Level 13 to resume work effective Monday, June 8. The governor issued the directive during a briefing at the State House, Marina. He said, “As regards public service, we are asking all of our officers on Grade Level 13 and 14 on … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that as from June 19 mosques will reopen, while churches can reopen as from June 21. The governor also said that churches and mosques in the state should not accommodate more than 40 per cent of their capacity, limited to a maximum of 500 regardless of the size. … Read more
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, says the construction of Fourth Mainland Bridge will start in the first quarter of 2021. Hamzat said this while discussing Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu/Dr. Obafemi Hamzat’s administration in the last one year on an online show tagged: ”Covinspiration” on Tuesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the show was … Read more
The Lagos State Free Trade Zone has exported goods worth $30million. Also, it has attracted investments worth $250million to its new industrial cum residential development aimed at boosting economic activities and jobs. The Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr Lola Akande made this known at the ministerial press briefing to commemorate Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Barely 24hrs after the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu rewarded and honoured health workers in the fight against COVID-19 in the state, backlash and anger have continued to trail the action of the governor. The reaction is coming from men of the Nigeria media industry, especially those who work closely with the governor. The journalists, … Read more
The Lagos State Government has assured there is nothing to fear over purported danger posed by 5G technology to their health. It declared controversies over the technology were unnecessary. The Government also said it has re-invigorated its e-governance operations, with the innovation of the LASG Campus Network, an enterprise infrastructure that connects thousands of computers … Read more
…says he’s a wise choice for lagosians The Speaker of Nigerian House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated the Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Sanwo-Olu, for marking one year in office. Gbajabiamila said Sanwo-Olu has brought a new definition to good governance in Lagos State since his assumption of office one year ago. The … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration commitments to tackling income disparity in the area of housing and making affordable and accessible housing available for residents. Sanwo-Olu said the state would work out modalities and come up with framework that would accommodate low income earners in its mortgage and housing scheme. The governor … Read more
This Friday, the Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu’s administration will be one year old in office. One year in the life of an administration means a lot to it: it is good enough time to assess a government whether it is in course or it is floundering. The Sanwoolu Administration is a child of circumstance and necessity. … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged religious leaders with the duty of sensitising their followers on measures to limit the spread of deadly virus, coronavirus. The governor stated that the role of religious leaders to help stop community transmission is paramount as most residents of the state either belong to the Muslim or … Read more