Mr Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Saturday emphasised the need to strengthen efforts over the coming years to stimulate growth and create jobs in critical sectors to insulate the economy from global shocks. Emefiele said this while giving a welcome address at a consultative roundtable titled, “Going for Growth” … Read more
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, says governing Lagos state is not a tea party, as the experience and challenges are real. Sanwo-Olu made this known while speaking with State House correspondents after a private meeting with Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, shortly after the expanded security council meeting on Friday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. … Read more
The newly inaugurated governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said he will soon release emergency hotlines to the public to call the Lagos State Public Works for immediate fixing of potholes and roads that need urgent repairs. Recall the governor during the electoral campaign had said his administration will be that of a listening … Read more
Veteran comedian, Ali Baba has suggested to incumbent Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu that there exists an automated system that will not only solve much of the perennial traffic problems in Lagos but also help generate huge sum for development. In a Instagram post on Tuesday, the Delta State-born humour merchant shared the suggestion, tagging … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, said his administration would consult with the people of the state to know their stand on the reintroduction of the monthly sanitation exercise. Sanwo-Olu said this during a visit to the Olusosun dump site in Ojota area of the state, in company with his deputy, Dr. … Read more
To reduce infant and child mortality rate in Lagos State, Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, yesterday, donated 32 neo-natal incubators to 13 government hospitals in the state, while giving six birthing suites to Lagos Island Maternity, Amuwo Maternal and Child Centre, as well as Epe General Hospital. Chairman of COWLSO and wife of … Read more
The Medilag 90 Group, made up of the 1990 medical and dental graduates of University of Lagos, College of Medicine, have urged the Lagos State governor-elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu to resuscitate 37 non-functional Primary Health and Dental Care Centers in the state when sworn in. They made the demand in a press statement congratulating … Read more
Some Lagos residents has urged the governor-elect in the state, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and incoming lawmakers to make welfare of the people their priority when they assume office. They spoke in separate interviews in Lagos. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on Sunday declared Sanwo-Olu winner of the March 9 governorship election and … Read more
Lagos State governor-elect, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with the families of the victims of the collapsed three-storey building on 14 Massey Street, Lagos Island, which housed a primary school, yesterday. Sanwo-Olu expressed his sympathy to the victims’ families in a statement by his media office, describing the incident as “one tragedy too many”. … Read more
Former Minister for Defence and Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Chief Demola Seriki, has described the governorship candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP,in Saturday’s governorship election, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, as a ‘perennial runner’ that needs encouragement to look for a successor for his party. Fielding questions from newsmen following Mr. Babajide … Read more
The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association says it will work closely with the newly elected Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to deliver quality health care in the state. The association’s Chairman, Dr Saliu Oseni, made the assertion in an interview with Journalists on Tuesday in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu, who is the candidate of the … Read more
Babajide Sanwo-olu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Lagos state, has confirmed that his major opponent, Jimi Agbaje of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called him to concede defeat. Sanwo-olu revealed this in a tweet on Sunday night. “At exactly 19:07, I received a call. “Thank you @jimiagbaje for your congratulatory call filled … Read more
Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has emerged winner of the Saturday’s Governorship election in the state, beating Jimi Agbaje of the Peoples Democratic Party with 533,304 votes. In his acceptance speech Sanwo-Olu said: “Today, you did not just vote for Babajide Sanwo-Olu. You voted for that … Read more
LAGOS—GOVERNOR Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, yesterday, congratulated the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his running mate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, for their victory on March 9 poll in the state. Ambode described the victory of the APC candidate as an affirmation that residents of the state wanted continue growth and … Read more