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Sanwo-Olu

COWLSO NWC: Sanwo-Olu’s wife calls for active participation of women, youths, leads awareness walk

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…Mama Otedola lauds efforts of COWLSO in impacting the lives of women The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Mrs Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged women and youths to participate actively in this year’s National Women’s Conference, saying that the Conference is specifically designed towards influencing participants for positive outcomes in the society. Dr. Sanwo-Olu […]

Sanwo-Olu approves over N370mn for Lagos students

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Lagos state governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the payment of N375,455,000.00 (Three Hundred And Seventy-Five Million, Four Hundred And Fifty-Five Thousand Naira) for both fresh and subsequent scholarship and bursary awards for indigenes. The fund is designated to alleviate the financial burdens faced by Lagosians pursuing higher education nationwide. Abdur-Rahman Lekki, the Executive […]

Flooding: Sanwo-Olu reads riot act against indiscriminate dumping of refuse

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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday declared zero tolerance for indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainages. Sanwo-Olu made the declaration while addressing newsmen at the ongoing four-day 2023 Onboarding Retreat Programme for Members of the State Executive Council, the Body of Permanent Secretaries and Heads of some Agencies and Parastatals, held in Epe. […]

Sanwo-Olu Swears In 37 Commissioners, Special Advisers

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…says no bickering between Executive, Legislature Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, swore in 37 Commissioners and Special Advisers, charging them to engage collaboratively and work together to build on the successes of the incumbent administration’s first four years in office. The state executive council, which is a mixture of politicians and technocrats […]

Tinubu means well for Nigeria – Gov. Sanwo-Olu tells NLC

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Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has asked the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) not to embark on the planned strike action over petrol subsidy removal. Politics Nigeria recalls that during his inauguration speech on May 29, President Bola Tinubu said, “petrol subsidy is gone”. Tinubu’s announcement immediately led to long queues at fuel stations and a […]

Sanwo-Olu orders demolition of storey building, others in Banana Island

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has ordered the immediate demolition of a two-storey building located on 310 Close in Banana Island, Ikoyi. Additionally, other buildings in the area have been sealed. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the decision comes after the collapse of a seven-storey building on First Avenue in Banana Island, which the governor […]

Sanwo-Olu mourns ex-CGS, Oladipo Diya

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of former Chief of General Staff, Lt.-General Oladipo Diya. Sanwo-Olu described the death of Diya, a former Chief of Defence Staff and ex-Military Governor of Ogun State, as a great loss to the country. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a condolence message issued on Sunday by his […]

Your victory, proof of popularity, goodwill, Ogunsan lauds Sanwo-Olu

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Elated by the reelection of the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the governorship election held this Saturday, a board member of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr Ayo Ogunsan, has said the feat is only a ‘proof of popularity and goodwill’. In his goodwill message issued recently, Ogunsan thanked the governor for […]

Sanwo-Olu asks residents to eschew violence, empathises over Naira crisis

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…sustains 50% fare cut on public transport, meets private operators against hiking fares BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE In the wake of reported disturbances in some parts of Lagos on Friday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sent a passionate appeal to residents to remain calm and avoid any form of violence that may throw the state into turmoil. […]

Sanwo-Olu inducts 30 pioneer fellows into Jakande Leadership Academy

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…Initiative to equip, nurture talented young people for leadership, says Gov …Family: Project’ll preserve our father’s treasured legacy BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE 30 Nigerians under age 35 from diverse backgrounds have been selected as pioneer set of fellows who will undergo a one-year practical training at the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), following the formal launch […]

Sanwo-Olu inducts 30 pioneer fellows into Jakande Leadership Academy

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…Initiative to equip, nurture talented young people for leadership, says Gov …Family: Project’ll preserve our father’s treasured legacy BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE 30 Nigerians under age 35 from diverse backgrounds have been selected as pioneer set of fellows who will undergo a one-year practical training at the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), following the formal launch […]

Sanwo-Olu purchases 100 cars for Lagos civil servants

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BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that the state has taken possession of 100 vehicles for civil servants in the state. Posting pictures of the cars on his social media pages, the governor said the purchase was done to keep his promise that Lagos State would always prioritise the welfare […]

Kwara trader groups in Lagos, fashion designers mobilise for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, continued his reelection campaign, meeting members of five trade unions and non-political groups at the Tinubu/Shettima and Sanwo-Olu/Hamzat Independent Campaign Council (ICC) in Ikeja GRA. It was the Governor’s first visit to the ICC established last November to drive grassroots mobilisation for All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu, who […]

Sanwo-Olu withdraws from gov’ship debate with PDP’s Jandor, gives reasons

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BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has condemned the “shocking video” trending, where a group of thugs were seen shooting in broad daylight in Surulere area of the state, and has consequently withdrawn from participating at the programme tagged: “The Platform Governorship Debate” holding on January 29, 2023. The programme is being […]

Bolanle Raheem: There’ll be no cover-up in investigation, prosecution, says Sanwo-Olu

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, said there would be no cover-up in the investigation and prosecution of the culprit(s) involved in the murder of the late lawyer, Mrs. Bolanle Raheem, who was killed on Christmas Day by a police officer. He said the outcome of investigations of the case is very important […]

Ajah shooting: Sanwo-Olu condemns cold-blooded killing, commiserates with Bolanle Raheem’s family

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BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has condemned in strongest terms, the alleged shooting and killing of Mrs. Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer, which took place yesterday under the Ajah Bridge by a police officer attached to Ajiwe Police Station, while the victim and her family were on their way out for Christmas […]

2023 polls: Sanwo-Olu takes campaign to Ikorodu, assures residents of more fulfilled promises

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…Imota Rice Mill, Lekki Deep Seaport set for commissioning in January …Gov to hand over Oba Sekumade Rd, Ipakodo Rd, Eleko-Epe Highway By BENJAMIN OMOIKE Ikorodu Town Hall, on Tuesday, bubbled with political activities as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), took its governorship campaign to the Lagos East Senatorial District. Tumultuous crowd of residents, […]

Sanwo-Olu says proactiveness saved Lagos from being submerged in flood as APC flags off guber campaign in Lagos

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BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday said the fact that Lagos State was not submerged by the flood that recently ravaged many parts of the country, despite the fact that the state is less than two metres above sea level was not a fluke, saying his administration took proactive measures to […]

Sanwo-Olu’s Kicks Off 2nd term campaign

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By Godwin Anyebe Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally commenced his re-election campaign with the theme: “Greater Lagos Rising”. Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, are the gubernatorial candidate and running mate on the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the March 11th 2023 governorship election. Speaking on this […]

Lekki Port to create 200,000 job opportunities, unlock Nigeria’s economic potential

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By Joy Obakeye Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the Lekki Deep Sea Port can create over 200,000 job opportunities, boosting revenue and assisting Nigeria in attaining commercial benefits as channels that will unlock the country’s economic potential. The governor disclosed this in Lagos at a recent ceremony marking the completion of the […]