A good commendation, as the saying goes, is a letter of recommendation. This wisecrack becomes apposite in describing the level of confidence reposed on the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whose modest successes continue to permeate every discussion as far as democratic good governance is concerned. Like the proverbial beautiful bride with many suitors, Sanwo-Olu has continued to attract …

Every worker, regardless of his/her status either presently serving or retired, is entitled to a living wage, which, after all, is well within his/her rights! For Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, all Lagos State workers are most deserving of the efforts of their toil and cognition, which is why his administration has made it a point of duty to fulfill that constitutional …

The Association of Lagos State Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries (ALARHOSPS) has commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the Ounje Eko initiative, which is aimed at making staple foodstuffs available to a cross-section of Lagosians at affordable prices. According to a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Mr. Olusina Thorpe; ALARHOSPS’ President, Otunba Nurudeen Ojora-Adejiyan described the initiative as a step …

As Thespians globally marked the World Theatre Day on Wednesday, 27th March, the Lagos State Government again renewed its interest in the growth of the creative sector. This it did when it powered a performance feast that featured some of the most engaging theatre troupes domiciled in the state. The event, which held at the Mike Adenuga Centre (Alliance Francaise), …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rejoiced with Nigerians, particularly Christians and Lagos residents, as they celebrate this year’s Easter. He urged Nigerians and Christians in particular to reflect on the sacrifice and love that Jesus Christ showed to mankind through His crucifixion and resurrection. After attending the Combined Special Prayers for Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu in commemoration …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed that the food discounted sales programme ‘Ounje Eko’ Sunday Market should take place on Friday 29th March 2024. This is in the spirit of the Easter celebration, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso. The statement read: “Vendors will be at the 57 centres across …

Casting my mind back to the Lagos gubernatorial electioneering campaign and what some of the candidates said, I remember the incumbent, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu asking Lagosians whom they would rather call at odd hours or moments of crisis among the candidates vying for the Alausa seat. That question was a trigger of how important it is to choose an empathetic …

Right now, it is difficult to control the emotions of Lagosians since the launch of the Red Line train service by President Bola Tinubu on 29th February. Naturally, commuters had hoped that soon after the launch, commercial services would take off in earnest. However, going by antecedents, keen observers need no convincing that it doesn’t always happen that way. The …

Lagos State Government has received 80,000 bags of 10 kilogrammes rice to bolster its interventions targeted at ameliorating the impacts of current hardship on vulnerable households in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, personally received fully loaded trucks laden with 80,000 units of 10kg bags of rice supplied by Aliko Dangote Foundation for immediate distribution to various segments of …

Lagos State Government workers are excited following the correction of a longstanding basic salary element of their pay. The correction affects basic, rent and transport and had persisted for six years within the Public Service. This adjustment, which is reflected in the March 2024 salary, is a significant milestone that provides fair compensation for the diligent workforce. According to a …