Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated all the winners of the just-concluded Nigeria Media Merit Awards (NMMA), describing the achievement as a reward for hard work and commitment to the media profession. The governor particularly hailed visually impaired Victor Oteri for winning the Broadcaster of the Year Award. He said that, with accomplishment, Oteri, who is the Deputy …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, performed the groundbreaking of 2,200 police housing units at Ijeh Police Barracks, Ikoyi, Lagos, in line with his administration’s commitment to the welfare of security personnel and safeguarding the lives and properties of the citizens. He said that the housing project, which is in partnership with the state government and the Nigeria …

The transformative power of infrastructure development, particularly in providing passable roads, cannot be overstated. It’s heartening to see the positive impact that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s efforts have had on communities in Lagos. By investing in road networks and bridges, the governor has not only improved connectivity but also enhanced the overall quality of life for residents. The benefits of such …

I want to say that we understand that for any government to be able to signpost and show what it has done for its people , infrastructure development is a major driver of that – Babajide Sanwo-Olu The above quote was taken from Governor Sanwo-Olu’s speech while addressing the Minister of State for Works, Hon. Bello Goronyo, who came on …

The Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 into law. The law is a comprehensive plan aimed at addressing challenges in the energy sector and is expected to lay the foundation for economic and industrial growth in Lagos. The governor signed the bill on Tuesday at the Lagos House, Ikeja. “The bill is a major …

It is expected of responsible governments to draw impetus from Section 14(2) of the Nigerian Constitution, which states: “The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government”. Fitting into that mould is the Lagos State Government, which primes crime prevention and environmental safety in its capital city. This time last year, for instance, the state …

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in a fatal truck accident in the Aiyetoro area of Epe, Lagos State, on Monday. In a post on X.com on Tuesday, Sanwo-Olu extended his condolences to the families affected by the accident. He wrote, “I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences in light of the …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed confidence that the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, would not see the judiciary as just an arm of government but as a gatekeeper of justice, protector of the rights of the citizens, and defender of the constitution. At a special dinner held in honour of Justice Kekere-Ekun, the …

What comes as another big political milestone for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as a frontline governor and Chairman of the South West Governors Forum is leading the All Progressives Alliance (APC) campaign for the retention of Ondo State in the 16 November governorship election. The Lagos governor may not sit at the apex of the party’s hierarchy, however, tapping from political …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed sadness over the death of the Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area of the State, Oladotun Olakanle. It was reported that Olakanle, popularly called Tant’olorun, died in the early hours of Saturday after a brief illness at the age of 54. However, the cause of his death could not be confirmed as …