I’m Satisfied With Ambode’s Performance – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday commissioned world-class Oshodi Transport Interchange, the Mass Transit Buses and the Murtala Mohammed International Airport all in Lagos State. The President at the occasion showered encomium on Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for his outstanding performance in the past four years.

Weah, Drogba, Others To Play At Ambode Farewell Football Match

African football legends including Didier Drogba and Liberian President, George Weah, have been selected to participate in a high profile game in celebration of outgoing Lagos governor.

French President Macron To Nigerian Youths: Join Politics

French President, Emmanuel Macron, has urged Nigerian youths to get involved with politics to change the narrative of the country. Macron, while describing politics as important, said only Nigerians could change their image before the comity of nations. The French President, who was accompanied by Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, gave the challenge during a visit to the Afrika Shrine in Ikeja, on Tuesday night at an event tagged “Celebrate African Culture.” He noted that the future of Africa and the task of making it great rested with Africans, saying that the youths have a crucial role to play.

Lagos declares Thursday work-free day for Buhari’s visit

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday declared Thursday, March 29 as work-free day in the State as President Muhammadu Buhari visits the state.

I'm Ready to Dine with the Devil - New Lagos Police Commissioner Fires Warning to Criminals

The new commissioner of police in Lagos state, has told criminals that it would no longer be business as usual, as the force is committed to ridding the state of criminals. Speaking while he paid a visit to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday, the new commissioner of police in Lagos state, Edgal Imohinmi, said he is ready to dine with the devil for peace to reign in the state. According to TheCable News, the Police boss assured the governor that under his watch, there would be no cause for complaints and promised that his officers would serve the people with all their hearts and might.

LASG Shuts Illegal Plank Market

The Lagos State Government yesterday ordered the immediate closure of an illegal plank market in Oko-Baba Extension in the Yaba Local Council Development Area of the state. The government said the market was a safe haven for hoodlums and posed security threats, which informed the decision. The Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Muslim Folami, in a statement, said innocent citizens and commuters were victims of criminal activities perpetrated in the area.

First photos as Ambode employs 250 persons with disability into civil service

Lagos State Governor, Mr, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday announced that in line with the promise he made at a recent Town Hall Meeting held in Ojo, the State Government would soon distribute letters of employment to 250 persons living with disabilities who would be deployed to the State Civil Service as well as the Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The Governor also in furtherance of his promise to run an all-inclusive government, distributed various assistive technologies, mobility aids and financial grants to 2,000 persons living with disabilities and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) involved in taking care of such categories of people.

I’m Ready To Fund Additional Police Area Commands, Let’s Have One In Ikorodu & Badagry- Ambode

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State yesterday, requested for two additional Police Area Commands, saying they would go a long way in tackling the nefarious activities of criminally minded persons once and for all. Ambode, who made the request when the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Idris Ibrahim paid him a courtesy visit at the Lagos House in Ikeja, said the additional Area Commands, if granted, would be set up in Ikorodu and Badagry, assuring that the State Government was ready to provide the funds to set them up.

LASG gives Quit Notice to Owners of Properties Blocking Drainage Channels

…To Reestablish Drainage Right Of Way

In a bid to mitigate the incidence of flooding, the Lagos State Government on Sunday ordered owners of properties erected on drainage channels and impeding the free-flow of water to immediately vacate or risk being removed.

New Ultra Modern Lagos Commercial Buses Have Arrived to Replace the Popular Danfo Buses (Photos)

With the introduction and arrival of an ultra-modern new buses, the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led Lagos State Government is fully prepared to make transportation in the state sweeter.

the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, disclosed that plans were afoot to remove yellow buses popularly known as Danfo from Lagos roads for a more efficient, well-structured and world class mass transportation system that would facilitate ease of movement within the city.

Smart City: Gov. Ambode Launches Free Public WiFi in Lagos

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode

The Lagos State Government on Thursday intensified its smart city initiative with the unveiling of a free public Wi-Fi at the Ndubuisi Kanu Park, located at Alausa in Ikeja. The Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led Lagos State government on Thursday, launched free public Wi-Fi at parks and gardens in its resolve to achieve its smart mega city status. The initiative was kick-started at popular the Ndubuisi Kanu Park in Alausa, Ikeja, while others are expected to follow suit, according to the state government. The launch of the initiative is part of activities to mark the 50 year anniversary of the creation of the state. Speaking on the occasion, the state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode said the provision of the free Wi-Fi was part of his administration’s effort to make the state work for all and sundry. Represented by the state Commissioner for Science and Technology, Olufemi Odubiyi, the governor stressed that the increased in patronage of parks and gardens spread across the state has prompted the government to equip the centres with free Wi-Fi to serve the needs of visitors to the parks.

Phasing Out Danfo Buses will Create More Jobs - Ambode

The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday allayed fears that plans by his administration to phase out the yellow commercial buses, popularly known as Danfo, would lead to massive job losses, saying that it would instead create more jobs in the transportation sector. Ambode spoke at the May Day Rally held at the Agege Stadium to commemorate the 2017 Workers Day Celebration.

Ambode inaugurates Joke Silva, Kunle Afolayan, others into board of Arts & Culture

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday, inaugurated the council members for Art and culture to drive tourism, create employment and increase the contribution of the non-oil sector to the State’s gross domestic product.

No One Should Contest Against Gov. Ambode in 2019 - Oba of Lagos, Akiolu Fires Warning

The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, said he had directed all governorship aspirants in the state not to contest the 2019 election against the incumbent governor and his deputy.

Lagos PDP Hails Ambode, Citisize Fashola

 

Lagos PDP has hailed the achievements of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, but didn’t spare his predecessor, Babtunde Raji Fashola. In a press statement released yesterday, the spokesman for the opposition PDP chapter, Taofik Gani, said Ambode had taken exaggerated achievements government to places that was abandoned by his predecessor, saying Fashola only exaggerated his achievements and didn’t work per say. They also asked why the President will make him a minister on something related to Engineering when he is a lawyer. Part of what he said;

We’ll make Lagos Uncomfortable for Perpetrators of Domestic Violence – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday led an All Male Walk against Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), vowing that his administration would leave no stone unturned to ensure that all perpetrators of such crimes are made to face the wrath of the law.

Gov. Ambode Attends Carol Service At The State House (Photos)

 

Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode attended a Christmas Carol at Lagos House, Ikeja on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.

Ambode Goes To Hollywood- To Get Award At Hollywood Film Festival With Speilberg, Others

 

The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode has been pencilled down for an award by the Hollywood Weekly Magazine Film Festival, which holds in the United States of America (USA) on November 1, 2015 at the Simon Wiesenthal Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles.

Ambode Receives Bring Back Our Girls Group in Lagos

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode today received ‘Bring Back Our Girls’ Group at Lagos House, Ikeja. See one more photo after the cut…

Ambode cancels Fashola’s last-minute land allocations

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has reportedly revoked the allocation of over 25 plots of land approved by his predecessor, Babatunde Fashola towards the end of his tenure.