In his governance style and youth friendly nature, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu had a one-day interactive session with the representatives of students in tertiary institutions in the state a few months ago. The meeting was necessary to have a direct interface with young people who are a critical stakeholder in building a greater Lagos of our dream. At …

Public transportation is one of the most critical sectors of a fully urbanised city like Lagos. What the city lacks in land mass it compensates with the huge number of residents – such that today, the state is home to over 20 million people of different backgrounds and heritage. Seeing that people will most likely get stuck in traffic thereby …

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men! The aforementioned biblical wisecrack readily conveys the kind of admiration and respect the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has continued to command everywhere goes or at the mention of his name. A word of commendation came Sanwo-Olu’s way at the …

In preparation of the local government council election, which is due this year in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed six eminent persons to serve in the state Independent Electoral Commission. According to a statement on Wednesday by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, the appointees are Hon. Justice Bola Okikiolu Ighile (rtd) as Chairman, …

On so many fronts, the Lagos State government under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is blazing the trail and setting model examples for other states to copy. One particular area where the state is head and shoulders above other members of the sub-national entity is leveraging the Public-Private-Partnership business model to put its economy on a pedestal that is unrivalled. Take the …

In line with his administration’s commitment to providing quality, affordable and efficient health care services for Lagos residents, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday launched the Ilera Eko Standard Jaara Health Insurance scheme. The Governor also commissioned five Ilera Eko Virtual Booths installed in five locations across the State to provide accessible healthcare to people in the informal sector, particularly market …

While many state governors waited with bated breath for Thursday, 11 July Supreme Court ruling on the full autonomy of local governments in Nigeria, one of them stood out, unperturbed by the development. For Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the suit brought before the apex court seeking to strengthen the local government councils by granting them financial autonomy has …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has cautioned retirees against donating their pension to churches and mosques in the name of thanksgiving or tithe. Sanwo-Olu said retirees should use their pension to solve their family problems. He gave the caution during the 105 batch of retirement bond certificate presentation ceremony to retirees in the state yesterday. The governor said the …

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, said the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) created 221,000 jobs since its inception. The governor spoke at the Lagos Employment Summit organised by the  Trust Fund. In a statement on his X handle, he said, “I spoke on our journey toward sustainable job creation and economic growth in Lagos State. “Over …

About a fortnight ago, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was unanimously elected to lead the South-West Governors’ Forum as chairman. Sanwo-Olu stepped into the position following the vacuum created by the death of the former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, who chaired the regional caucus until his death late last year following a protracted illness. Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Dapo …