In a bustling city like Lagos,  Nigeria’s Centre of Excellence, it is not surprising that traffic gridlocks and congestion are daily occurrences. But ever-forward looking, the state government has continued to rise above the shenanigans of some recalcitrant motorists and road users who have formed the habit of committing all manner of excesses. All thanks to the Lagos State Traffic …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s recent visit to the Adiyan Water Works project site is a testament to his administration’s commitment to providing Lagos residents with access to clean and portable water. The project, which is expected to supply 70 million gallons of water per day upon completion, is a game-changer for the state’s water supply infrastructure. As the …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday expressed satisfaction at the level of work on the Phase II of the Adiyan Water Works project. The governor, who showed his excitement after inspecting the ongoing water project, said that it is expected to supply Lagos residents with 70 million gallons of water per day after completion. During a two-hour working …

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inaugurated Purple Lekki, a new urban development project in Lekki Phase 1. Announcing the project on his X handle, Sanwo-Olu described Purple Lekki as a testament to Lagos’ position as a hub for urban renewal and community development. ‘Purple Lekki shows Lagos State is a hub for urban renewal and the creation of vibrant …

In May 2022, he received in his office the team from AFTV (formerly ArsenalFanTV), founded by former BBC reggae radio host, Robbie Lyle. About a year later (3 June 2023), he enthusiastically hosted Arsenal’s star boy, Bukayo Saka, who was on a visit to his home country. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is an Arsenal fan through and through. …

The recent announcement of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Lagos State Government and the Federal Government to kickstart the 68-kilometre Lagos Green Line rail project has sparked interest and raised questions about the financing model for this ambitious project. You may recall that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu held a meeting with possible financiers during the 2024 …

As the Yoruba adage goes, tí oúnjẹ ba ti kúrò nínú ìṣẹ́, ìṣẹ́ bu se This literally means, once hunger is no longer an issue, all other matters are sorted. Perhaps this is what informed the planned intervention fund by the Lagos State government to further boost the popular Ounje Eko food security project. The state government has disclosed plans to …

There had been a misconception that successive administrations in Lagos State purposely shut out certain areas from government infrastructures. This grew out of the perception that residents of these areas, hugely populated by folks Nigerians the South East region, were being persecuted by the ruling party in Lagos for holding contrary political views. Granted that election results from these areas …

The pace of work on the General Hospital project being constructed in Ojo town in Lagos State may improve rapidly, given Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s renewed commitment to push the project to completion. The governor, on Tuesday, gave a 12-month deadline to the contractor handling the project when he led an on-the-spot tour of the project site to assess the progress …

Time was when some elected public officers, especially those occupying top positions are wont to take the electorate for a ride once they have firmly secured their second term. But with the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who sees his job as a social contract of some sorts hence his commitment to project delivery and implementation has remained unwavering. The …