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‘Governor Ambode, a special gift to Lagos’

Ihesiulo Grace 24 June 2018 0

The Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. AbdulLateef AbdulHakeem, has said that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is a blessing from God to the people of Lagos State. The Commissioner, a renowned Islamic cleric, who expressed this view on Friday while speaking with journalists, in Lagos said

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Ambode unveils 46-feet statue of M.K.O Abiola

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2018 0

…Says monument’ll forever preserve his legacy, greatness …We’re eternally grateful, family tells Gov Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday unveiled a 46-feet statue of Nigeria’s symbol of democracy and adjudged winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election, Bashorun Moshood Kasimawo Olawale Abiola (MKO), expressing optimism that the monument

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Ambode clears N37.546bn pension arrears of retirees in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2018 0

The Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) has said that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has paid a total of N37, 54billion to pensioners since 2015. According to a statement signed by the Director-General of LASPEC, Mrs Folashade Onanuga, on Sunday in Lagos, the figure represented the total pension paid to 9,045 retirees of the state. The LASPEC […]

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In 3 years, my biggest achievement is security -Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2018 0

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has described the security of lives and property of residents as the biggest achievement of his administration in the last three years, saying it was gratifying to note that the state is now the safest in Africa. Speaking at the commissioning of a Forward Operating Base (FOB), of the Nigerian […]

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LASU remains the pride of Lagos –Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2018 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has said that the state remains committed towards making the Lagos State University (LASU) the best in global ranking. Ambode, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Idiat Adebule, said this at the university’s 22nd Convocation for Higher Degrees. “We have a responsibility to continue to ensure that the […]

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‘Hand of God’, responsible for Lagos’ achievements– Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2018 0

…Lagos economy among strongest in Africa, says Adefarasin Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday attributed the remarkable achievements recorded by his administration in the last three years in all sectors and sections to the ‘hand of God’, saying the feats attained across the state were divinely inspired. Governor Ambode, who spoke at a

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Ambode, Duke advocate more funds for Lagos from FG

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2018 0

Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, and former governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, on Thursday raised alarm over the danger of abandoning Lagos state to shoulder the developmental challenges posed by incessant migration from all parts of the country alone. Warning that the continued expansion of the 24 million population within a territorial land […]

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Ambode approves construction of Fagba flyover bridge

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2018 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday approved the construction of a flyover bridge at the Fagba intersection to ease the perennial traffic gridlock and reduce travel time within the axis. The approval followed an inspection of the ongoing construction of Pen Cinema Flyover Bridge, where Ambode observed the need to holistically address the […]

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Ambode urges Council of Obas on peace, security

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2018 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday urged traditional rulers to work towards ensuring peace and security and as well be at the forefront of correcting anti-social behaviours in their communities, saying peaceful atmosphere remains the necessary ingredient for development. Ambode, who spoke at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, while inaugurating the newly

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2019: Christian groups endorse Ambode for second term

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2018 0

Ahead of the 2019 gubernatorial election in Lagos State, Christian Associations in the state, at the weekend endorsed the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, for a second term in office. The associations stressed that the achievements recorded by the Ambode administration demanded that he should be re-elected to boost Lagos’ global status. Announcing the endorsement at

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Tinubu, Ambode commiserate with George over son’s death

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2018 0

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode have commiserated with the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George over the death of his son, Dipo. Dipo died last Thursday in a Lagos Hospital after a brief […]

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Alleged unlawful construction: Property owners want Ambode to intervene

Ihesiulo Grace 14 May 2018 0

The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has been called upon to wade into the allegation of illegal and unlawful construction, haphazard reconstruction and planning of building to endanger lives and properties in violation of extant physical planning laws of Lagos State, gross and willful construction against physical planning laws, threats to lives and properties and

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Get your PVC, affirm my endorsement, Ambode urges Lagosians

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2018 0

The Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has charged Lagos residents to collect their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) in order to continue the good works of the state. This was disclosed at the Prayer Session organised by the League of Imams in Epe Division for the endorsement of Governor Ambode for the second term, and […]

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World Bank assistance to Lagos good for Nigeria – Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2018 0

…As gov seeks bank’s partnership in transport, energy, water sectors Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday called on the World Bank to seriously consider partnership with the state government in funding key projects in transport, energy and water sectors, saying such collaboration would positively impact the economy of not just the state but the

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Lagos to increase judges from 59 to 120, as Ambode swears in judges, perm secs

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2018 0

Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday swore-in three new Judges of the State High Court, with a charge on them to be fearless in the discharge of their duties and to always allow professional ethics to govern their acts and utterances within and outside the court. The new judges are Justice Sururat Soladoye; Justice […]

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Religious group endorses Ambode for second term

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2018 0

It was another endorsement for incumbent governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode recently as he was unanimous endorsed by the Nigeria Inter Religion Committee (NIREC). Speaking during the Inauguration ceremony of the association at Agbado / Oke Odo Local Government Development Area, the chairman of the association who is also the Chief Imam of Ikola […]

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Ambode wants labour to partner govt on peace during 2019 polls

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2018 0

Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has charged the labour movement to see itself as a constructive partner of the government in ensuring peace and harmony in the society before, during, and after the conduct of the forthcoming general elections in 2019. The governor made this remark on Tuesday in his keynote address, with the theme: […]

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Ambode says information is fuel of good governance

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2018 0

Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has said that information is the fuel of government that should be treated as a valued asset. He said for good governance to thrive, adequate information dissemination and management is a major component not to be overlooked. According to him, this is why every responsible government should, and would always […]

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Lagos PDP tackles APC, Ambode for under performance, urge residents to get their PVC

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2018 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Lagos State chapter has said that it was prepared to capture the state in the 2019 general elections. Chairman of the party in the state, Hon Moshood Salvador, stated this at the party’s General Assembly held at the Yard 56 Event Center in Oregun, Ikeja, at the weekend, noting that […]

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Buhari has not done well- Gani’s son

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2018 0

…Begs Ambode to drop LUC Mohammed Fawehinmi, son of the late legal luminary, Gani Fawehinmi, has said president Muhammadu Buhari has failed to meet the aspirations and expectations of many Nigerians since he came into power in May 2015, even as he appealed to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos, to drop in totality the amended […]