Lagos State Government, in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, has announced a 40-day closure of the Alaka/Costain – Iganmu section of the Eko Bridge (inward Island), commencing on Sunday. In a statement, the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulahfiz Toriola said the closure is a result of the damage noticed on some …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, said the State Government will partner the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) to build youth capacity through the Human Development Capital Fund initiative of the institute. During a courtesy visit to him by CIBN’s Governing Council, led by the President and Chairman of the Council, Mr. Ken Opara at the …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has renewed the tenure of the state Council of Obas and Chiefs for another term, and raised the membership of the council from 48 to 84. The governor also approved the continuation of tenure of Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwanu Aremu Akiolu as the body’s permanent chairman, just as he re-appointed the incumbent divisional vice chairmen of …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has appointed seven permanent secretaries in the health sector of the state public service. In a statement, the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola explained that the appointees are mainly medical officers selected on merit from the pool of successful candidates in the Executive Development and Screening Exercise held in April 2022. They …

The World Bank and the Federal Government have commended Lagos State Government for its effective and efficient implementation of the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement, and Livelihood Improvement Support, (APPEALS) project in the state. They said the Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration, through APPEALS project has surpassed some of the targets set as far as the implementation within the framework of the project to …

The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has organised a stakeholders’ engagement in Alimosho Local Government Area in continuation of the state government’s efforts to ensure adequate power supply to Lagos residents through various interventions. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ms. Sholabomi Mosunmola Shasore said at the event that the meeting was organised in line with the …

The Lagos State Government on Friday said strategic plans are being developed and implemented to bridge the annual 1.380 million deficit in red meat consumption as part of measures to boost food security across the State and also enhance the supply of wholesome beef in Lagos.  At a workshop organised by the state government, in collaboration with the Food and …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, reassured residents that his second term would focus more on all-inclusive government through the T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda. He also restated his commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind in the governance structure with the human-centric agenda, saying that both soft and hard infrastructure will receive adequate attention. During his inauguration address …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday assured the residents of the state that they would not regret re-electing him and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. He said the incumbent administration is committed to making life better for Lagosians, saying the government will continue to ensure that Lagosians enjoy the dividends of democracy and good governance. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured residents of the state that his administration’s second term would be greater than the first tenure. He said the rising prosperity of Lagos is on course, pledging that his administration is committed to the safety, security, and prosperity of the citizens Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Monday during the Year 2023 1444 …