What does it take for a state to be the largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa? Simple: A leader with an exceptional work ethics, a competent team and productive local and international relations. These attributes are what Lagos gets as Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu continues to steer the ship of governance in the state. Events in the last two months or thereabouts …

For Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, there is no letting up in his determination to leave a lasting and positive impression on the minds of Lagosians. Unlike many governors, who drop the ball in the execution of legacy projects once they secure a second term, this laser-focused governor is charging on relentlessly, completing big projects and initiating new ones that are as …

The agenda was clear-cut, followed with a determination to translate the plans to concrete developments. The quest for a new Lagos driven by the T.H.E.M.E+ template is intentional in addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global initiative aimed at transforming the world into a fairer, more prosperous and peaceful society by the year 2030. The SDGs, 17 of them …

The new Massey Children Hospital being constructed by the Lagos State Government will outlive generations when it is completed, according to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu when he led a team of state officials on an on-site inspection of the project on Thursday. He said the seven-storey paediatric hospital, sited on Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos Island, would be the biggest children hospital …

With graduate unemployment on the rise, it is heartening to note that Lagos State is approaching the menace with strategic interventions. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been doing everything humanly based to reduce the unemployment figure through the enrolment of graduates into employment schemes. The governor is not just providing employment but is also determined to prepare its teeming youths to …

President Bola Tinubu has told public office holders, leaders and faithful of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the southwest that his focus is not on the next election, but rather on improving the lives of Nigerians and handing over a prosperous country to the next generation. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila at the …

Don’t blame us because somehow, the media stakeholders missed the opportunity to elaborate on two giangantic deals signed by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu last month in China. Yes, it’s pleasing to identify with the star of them all – the Green Line which will take rail service from Marina on Lagos Island through Victoria Island, Oniru, Lekki, Ajah, all …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said his administration will continue to ensure tertiary education in the state remains relevant and take its pride of place through innovative ideas and practical knowledge for students to compete favourably with their counterparts globally. He disclosed that his administration established two state-owned universities, Lagos State University of Technology and University of …

In case you missed this news: Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has done pretty well for the Centre of Excellence in every material particular as the lawyers are wont to say. And this is no capping. You are probably wondering if this is just about chest thumping, or mere platitudes. A short anecdote will suffice: From available information, eons ago, …

When Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu became the Governor of Lagos State in 2019, he did not mince words about his plans to begin a transformational journey in the state’s education sector. To him, the sector must undergo infrastructural and capacity overhaul which must reflect in teaching method and performance of the pupils and students, hence Education was part of the T.H.E.M.E.S+ …