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Lagos honours Gani Fawehinmi, unveils new 44-ft statue in Ojota

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2018 0

Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday unveiled a new statue of the late legal luminary, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, at the ‘Liberty Park’, in Ojota, saying that the 44-feet edifice symbolises the phenomenon that the rights activist represented in his life time. The unveiling of the

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Works on 4th Mainland Bridge to commence before Dec ―LASG

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2018 0

LAGOS State government said on Wednesday that works on the 4th Mainland Bridge will commence before the end of the year, disclosing that the new preferred bidder would emerge latest June. Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr Adebowale Akinsanya, said this at the ministerial press briefing of the ministry to mark the 3rd Anniversary of […]

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Ambode has done well so far, but he should not take Lagosians for granted -Gbadamosi

Ihesiulo Grace 18 April 2018 0

Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi, is the Secretary of National Intervention Movement (NIM) in Lagos and also a Chieftain of the Action Democratic Party (ADP). In this interview, he bares his mind on the Land Use Charge Law of Lagos State, the essence of the establishment of NIM and the state of the nation. PATRICK OKOHUE reports […]

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Lagos pays N22bn as pensions, gratuity in 12mths

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2018 0

LAGOS State government said it has paid about N22bn as pensions and gratuity in the last 12 months. Commissioner for Establishment, Training, and Pensions, Dr Akintola Benson Oke, disclosed this while giving an account of his ministry’s activities at the on-going 2018 ministerial press briefing to mark the third anniversary of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration.

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Group hails Buhari, Ambode on good governance

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2018 0

A group operating under the aegis of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard (IIEV) has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari over his two-day official visit to Lagos State, saying the president and Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, have redefined good governance in the country. President Buhari a few days ago paid official visit to Lagos during which […]

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Lagos leading way to reducing waste, increasing productivity ―Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2018 0

LAGOS State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, of Lagos state on Thursday said the state has led the way in reducing waste while increasing productivity, pointing out that the gain was partly the result of the extensive investments in knowledge and skills by his administration. Governor Ambode disclosed this while speaking at the training session for top […]

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CodeLagos: 15,000 trained, as Ambode approves next phase of initiative

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2018 0

…5000 Coding Centres to open this year Pleased with the success of the first phase of the CodeLagos initiative with over 15,000 individuals trained so far, Lagos state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the implementation of the next phase of the initiative, focused on expanding the reach and scope of the project to cater […]

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No going back on making Lagos water ways cleaner, safer – Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 2 April 2018 0

…As Boat Regatta holds amidst glitz, glamour Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said his administration will not waver in making the right investment in the coastline asset of the State especially in making it cleaner and safer to boost water transportation and tourism. Governor Ambode, who said this at the 2018 edition […]

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Alimosho APC leaders laud Ambode over completion of 21 Lagos-Ogun boundary roads

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2018 0

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Alimosho axis of Lagos State have lauded the state governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode over the completion of a total of 21 roads and three bridges connecting the state to Ogun State. The leaders, in a joint statement, said the development was another eloquent testimony of the […]

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Excitement as Buhari arrives Lagos today for Tinubu’s birthday colloquium

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2018 0

Activities in Lagos yesterday heightened across various commercial centres of the state, as Lagosians hurry to do their last minute shopping for the Easter holiday, as today, Thursday has been declared a public holiday for the state government workers as part of activities lined up to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari to the state for his […]

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Ambode charges Civil Servants on time, stress management for optimal performance

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2018 0

The Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has said there is need for civil servants in the state to ensure optimal management of time and stress, in order to be able to deliver quality service to the public in the course of discharging their duties.   The governor made this assertion on Thursday, in his keynote […]

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Youths’ creativity, elders’ experience, panacea for good governance ― Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2018 0

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, of Lagos state, said at the weekend that good governance and sustainable development in the country will be achieved through the combination of the experience of political elders and the creative and into the active ideas of young people. Governor Ambode said this while giving his goodwill message at the second edition […]

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Lagos trains top officials on change mindset

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2018 0

In line with the vision of transforming its public service to meet the challenges of the 21st century through the ‘Change Mindset Advocacy programme’, the Lagos State government is intensifying the training of top officials including permanent secretaries. The training is aimed at cultivating in public servants, the right culture and mindset needed to attain […]

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Lagos: Ambode makes U-turn, reduces Land Use Charge

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2018 0

The Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday bowed to pressure from Lagosians by shifting its position on the amended Land Use Charge Law. In a press briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, attended by top state executives, Commissioner for Finance, Akinyemi Ashade, said the reverse in the position of the state […]

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Ambode harps on honing of soft skills in Lagos workforce

Ihesiulo Grace 15 March 2018 0

A charge has gone out to civil servants in Lagos State, to ensure the development of soft skills as indispensable tools in the state’s civil service. The charge was given by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday at the opening of a two-day training session tagged, ‘Building Values and Sound Human Relations Skills in Lagos State […]

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Ambode’s performance in Lagos may earn him return ticket unopposed –Tobun

Ihesiulo Grace 10 March 2018 0

Hon. Abiodun Tobun represents Epe Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly. In 2015, he was returned to the House unopposed on the platform of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in appreciation for his love for them through giving and people-oriented programmes. Now, Tobun, the Chairman, House AdHoc Committee on Works […]

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Ambode names Nigerian world record holder ‘reading ambassador’

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2018 0

The Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday received a Nigerian, Bayode Treasures-Olawunmi, who set a new Guinness World Record in the longest reading marathon. Bayode, who was received by the governor at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, alongside top government officials, had set the new record under the Read Aloud project co-sponsored by Lagos […]

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Emefiele bags public service award

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2018 0

The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was conferred as the Public Service Award for 2017 at Sun Newspaper 15th Annual Awards ceremony that take place during the weekend. The Award, according to the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the Sun Publishing Limited, Mr. Eric Osagie, was in recognition of current policies championed by the CBN’s Governor […]

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Lagos is a shining example of what good governance should be –Fafunmi

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2018 0

Hon. Dayo Saka-Fafunmi, a lawyer and an engineer is the member representing Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly. The astute legislator, who is on his third term in the state Assembly is happy with the developmental strides of the state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and believes that the governor is […]

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Lagos begins training of workforce for higher performance

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2018 0

The Lagos State government has begun a two-day training session for the state’s public service. The purpose of the training – according to the Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Dr. Akintola Benson Oke, who represented Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the event is to begin the monumental task of helping every officer of the Lagos […]