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04/08/2022

SANWO-OLU TO SEVEN NEW SPECIAL ADVISERS: 'LAGOSIANS DESERVE YOUR BEST’
..Appointments for Improved Governance, Service Delivery

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, appointed seven members into the State Executive Council to revitalise the administration’s effort towards improving good governance and service delivery.

The new members were appointed into the cabinet-ranked of Special Advisers. They were sworn in at an event held in the State Banquet Hall in Alausa.

Five of the appointees are newcomers, who filled in vacant positions, following the voluntary resignation of previous occupants. Two, who previously resigned from the cabinet, were returned to take back their positions.

Sanwo-Olu said his government considered seamless continuity in governance important, as he charged the new cabinet members to hit the ground running in delivering more electoral promises of the administration to the residents.

The Governor said the new cabinet appointment further reinforced the established tradition of diversity and inclusiveness, stressing that the choice of the appointees was informed by capacity, accomplishments, commitment and proven track record of hard work and professionalism in their previous endeavours.

The Governor reminded the new cabinet appointees of the need to get themselves familiarised with their assigned portfolios in order to sustain and improve on the tempo of their predecessors, noting that their entry into the Council came in the last lap of the administration’s first four-year mandate when the State was consolidating on the programmes across the T.H.E.M.E.S areas.

Sanwo-Olu praised the State’s legislature, led by Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, for granting an accelerated approval for the appointment of the new members.

04/08/2022

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged politicians and public office holders not to gag the media, saying press freedom was important in a democracy.

He made the appeal on Thursday at a workshop organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), themed: "Journalist and Digitalisation: the imperative of Good Corporate Governance" at Ikeja, Lagos State.

, who was the Special Guest of Honour to declare the workshop open, said ensuring good corporate governance and self-regulation of the digital space would completely eradicate false and fake news.

Governor assured that his administration will continue to promote Press Freedom and good corporate governance as well as enabling environment for journalists in the state, urged media practitioners to always regulate their activities in the digital space.

Sanwo-Olu also seeks continuous support from the media for his administration.

Speaking earlier, the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mustapha Issa, said the media would not succumb to pressure from the government to determine the people’s right to information.

He said the situation where the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) that reports to the Minister of Information would also be the one to unilaterally impose fines on broadcast stations for unfavorable reports was tantamount to gagging the media.

 Issa said digital technology has provided room for journalists to become competitive and open sources of income.

21/07/2022

UNWTO Global Conference ...

Governor during his meeting with the Minister of Information and Culture promised the State would be extending its warmest hospitality to visitors that will be attending the event across the world while giving assurance of Lagos’ readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government to use the event to create lasting positive impression for the country.

The UNWTO global conference will hold at the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, between November 14 and 16, 2022.

21/07/2022

Governor received in audience the Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed at Lagos House, Marina.

The Minister briefed the Governor on preparation for the hosting of this year's United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) conference in Lagos which is billed to hold in November.

Part of the meeting were Commissioners: Tourism, Arts & Culture, Pharm Mrs ; Information and Strategy, Mr .omotoso; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr , Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Oyinade Nathan-Marsh with entourage of the Minister.

26/05/2022

Governor ⁦⁩, the official candidate of ⁦⁩ for the 2023 governorship election which will be holding on 11th of March in Lagos, thanks all the delegates who voted for him today, and promises to perform better in his second term.

25/05/2022

SANWO-OLU: NO GOING BACK ON JUNE 1 BANNING OF MOTORCYCLES IN SELECTED LG AREAS

Lagos State Governor, Mr. on Tuesday said the State Government will go ahead with its proposed ban on motorcycles, known as Okada on highways and six local governments and nine Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) from June 1, this year.

He said security services and Lagos State Government are on the same page in respect to banning of motorcycles in the selected areas of the State and therefore they will be going ahead with the plans.

Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke to journalists, on Tuesday evening, after the State Security Meeting, held at the Lagos House, Ikeja, which was attended by heads of security services in the State.

The Governor said his administration in conjunction with security agencies will ensure that the security architecture of the state is not compromised in any way so that Lagos residents will continue to live their lives and do their business without any fear or favour.

He said: "The security meeting gives us an opportunity for us to review the recent pronouncement on the future banning of Okada (motorcycles) in some selected local governments and LCDAs.

18/05/2022

SANWO-OLU ORDERS TOTAL BAN ON OKADA IN SIX LOCAL COUNCILS, NINE LCDAs
..Governor: ‘Okada Menace In Lagos Disturbing, Residents Must Embrace Safe Alternatives’
..Second Phase Of Okada Ban Coming

Against the backdrop of growing menace and nuisance constituted by commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, Lagos State Government has imposed a fresh ban to curtail the unruly activities of the riders.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, announced a total ban on Okada on all highways across six Local Government Areas (LGAs) and nine Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of the State.

Effective from June 1, 2022, the Governor directed security operatives to enforce the proscription order across the listed councils. The affected councils are Eti-Osa, Ikeja, Surulere, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, and Apapa.

The total ban order extends to all LCDAs under the listed councils.

The Governor gave out the directive at a meeting with Commissioner of Police, Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) at the State House in Alausa.

The fresh Okada ban followed the February 2020 restriction placed on the activities of the commercial motorcycles.

17/05/2022

SANWO-OLU, GAC, LAGOS APC URGE PARTY MEMBERS TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES DURING CONGRESSES, PRIMARIES

Lagos State Governor, Mr. has appealed to leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner during the forthcoming primary elections and congresses of the party in the State.

He also appealed to them to abide by the tenets of the ruling party during the primary elections, as well as the elections of local government, State and national delegates.

Governor Sanwo-Olu made the statement during the Lagos APC Stakeholders’ meeting held at the party’s secretariat in Acme Road, Ogba on Tuesday.

He said it is the responsibility of party members to live, work and dream in the tenets of the party as APC conducts its congresses across the state on Wednesday and therefore urged the party’s faithful to conduct themselves in an orderly manner and comply with the party’s guidelines.

06/05/2022

Today, endorsed the Governor of Lagos State, Mr and his Deputy, for a second term in office at the Lagos APC Stakeholders Meeting at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium Alausa.

05/05/2022

Today, Governor was endorsed for second term by the Ndigboamaka Progressive (Markets) Association, during the 2022 All Markets Conference themed: “Development and Sustainability of Nation’s Economy – The Role of Traders and Government Agencies” at the Festival Hotel, Amuwo Odofin.

05/05/2022

Today, Governor today, attended the Faculty of Engineering Alumni Association Luncheon, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja.

04/05/2022

SANWO-OLU: WE’RE FINANCIALLY CREDIBLE GOVT

•Says LASG will never default on loan repayment responsibilities

•LOTUS, Parallex banks hail Governor’s giant strides in Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday said the State is a financially credible government to financial institutions, noting that Lagos State Government has never defaulted in terms of repayment and other responsibilities.

Governor Sanwo-Olu made the statement on Wednesday when the management of Parallex Bank Limited led by its Managing Director, Olufemi Bakre, paid him a courtesy visit at the Lagos House, Marina.

He said Lagos State Government is open to doing business with any financial institutions, adding that his administration will continue to encourage all players without giving anyone unnecessary advantage.

Sanwo-Olu said his government is service-driven based on the administration's commitments to the citizens by improving quality of lives, providing security of lives and properties and providing a friendly and conducive environment for businesses to thrive.

26/04/2022

Today, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. received the National leadership of the Nigerian Baptist Convention at Lagos House, Marina.

19/04/2022

Today, Governor and along with his amiable deputy performed the Ground-breaking ceremony of Kasi Cloud Data Centre, at the Leisure Land, Lekki Peninsula II, Lagos.

16/04/2022

MASSIVE TURNOUT AS SOUTHWEST YOUTHS RALLY IN LAGOS TO ENDORSE TINUBU

…APC National Leader Unfolds Agenda To Restore Hope, Build New Nation With Young People

…Sanwo-Olu To Youths: ‘Your Role In Tinubu Presidency Is Not Negotiable’

13/04/2022

Today, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. was present at the One-Day event in Retrospecting Democratic Journey in Nigeria, organised by the Lagos House of Assembly, at the Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja.

05/04/2022

Governor today, received the management team of FSD Africa and FMDQ Group PLC on a courtesy visit, at Lagos House, Marina.

05/04/2022

Today, Governor received the Local Organising Committee International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), on a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina.

31/03/2022

Today, Governor
was at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new United States Consulate building at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island.

30/03/2022

Today, Governor received the executive committee of on a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina.

29/03/2022

SANWO-OLU CONGRATULATES TINUBU AT 70

…Says APC National Leader is visionary, consistent, enigmatic, master strategist

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on his 70th birthday.

He described Asiwaju Tinubu as "visionary, consistent, loyal, enigmatic and master strategist" whose democratic credentials are scholarly materials for study in political economy.

Governor in a congratulatory message issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. , said Asiwaju Tinubu is very consistent in his thoughts and actions about the development of Lagos State and Nigeria.

He said: "Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, like a colossus bestrides Nigeria's socio-political space with vigour and vision. He stood firmly on the side of the Nigerian people, even at the risk of losing his life and personal belongings during the dark days of the military junta. A position he took along with other progressives during the annulment of the June 12 struggle led to the end of the military interregnum and was replaced with normal government, which we all enjoy today.

"With the return to democracy, Asiwaju displayed political astuteness, courage and sagacity to save Nigeria from degenerating into a one-party state.

"His financial wizardry and economic intellect, which he put to good use as the Governor of Lagos State, has taken our dear State to a greater height. Today, Lagos is the pride of Nigeria, occupying an enviable position as the fifth largest economy in Africa.

"There are not many leaders in contemporary Nigeria that are as detribalised as Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose heart accommodates every section of the country.

"On behalf of my darling wife, Ibijoke and the good people of Lagos State, as well as leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress, I wish our National Leader a happy birthday, long life, and sound health for him to continue his service to Nigeria," Governor Sanwo-Olu prayed.

28/03/2022

APONGBON BRIDGE FIRE: QUIT NOTICE TO TRADERS WILL NOT BE EXTENDED AFTER ULTIMATUM - SANWO-OLU

Governor : “We have issued a seven-day notice to all illegal occupiers under the bridge. We have gone to see the extent of the destruction in the bridge; it is an unfortunate incident and the situation that caused the fire was a clear indication of how public assets should not be used. I want to reiterate that our ultimatum is still on and Wednesday is the deadline. Anybody that has anything valuable to him must remove it now, because we are starting extensive clearing of the site.

“Between last two years and now, we have had eight fire incidents on our bridges. Each time something like this happens, it affects everyone of us and the economy. The implication is far reaching and this will not be accepted as a norm. It costs more resources to put the damaged bridges back in shape and the activity takes more time to be completed. We cannot continue to have a few people who are engaging in actions that cause damage to public assets to put everyone at risk.”

We can all see that the traders have refused to take care of public assets. All of the things that were happening under the bridge are totally unacceptable. Our Government is not about making life difficult for our citizens. The citizens should know that their commercial activities need to be done in places that have been designated as proper markets.

“The State Government is working with the Local Government chairman and the representatives of the affected traders to identify where we can relocate the displaced traders immediately, so that they do not lose their source of livelihood. If we should allow the traders to be back under the bridge and go back to how things were being done, it means that we are being reckless.”

The Governor and members of the State’s cabinet also visited Obalende Bridge for evaluation of the safety of the infrastructure.

28/03/2022

23/03/2022

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF LAG RIDE

Governor : "The need to provide better, dignifying and more rewarding means of transportation and livelihood for unemployed and underemployed population gave birth to the new ‘Lagos State Taxi Scheme’, which will be operated on a lease-to-own basis. Under this arrangement, a beneficiary will be provided a brand-new car which will become the driver’s property after completion of the payment of the vehicle’s subsidised cost.

“This taxi scheme will complement the various bus services which are making significant impact in the lives of our people; the water transport service, which is recording unprecedented patronage, as well as the Blue and Red Line Rail services which are on course to commence commercial operations between the last quarter of this year and the first quarter of 2023.

“What we are witnessing today is that, Lagos is moving away from the era of rickety kabu kabu to brand-new, comfortable and safe transport system. The multiplier effect of this singular initiative on job creation, youth employment and economic growth and development in the State cannot be overstated.”

23/03/2022

Update: Following the Inferno which engulfed the Apongbon axis of the Eko Bridge in the early hours of the day, the Lagos State Government has shut the bridge while diverting traffic for the safety of motorists.

Highlighting the alternative routes, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde explained that integrity assessment will be carried out to ascertain the level of damage caused by the fire incidence for adequate rehabilitation of the bridge.

Oladeinde advised Motorists heading towards Apongbon from Surulere and its environs to use Ijora/Apapa route or Leventis/UBA Roundabout to connect Marina and their desired destinations.

Alternately He also advised Motorists to use Ebute Ero to link Inner Marina and Third Mainland Bridge to continue their journeys, affirming that the State Traffic Management Authority, () is already on ground along the alternative routes to minimize inconveniences.

The Transport Commissioner empathized with owners of shops razed down during the inferno, assuring that the State Government is fully committed to ensuring safety of the commuting public within the metropolis.

Dr. Frederic Oladeinde
Honourable Commissioner for Transportation
23rd March, 2022.

23/03/2022

Today, Governor officially launched the 1000 GS3 and GA4 Sport Utility Lagos Rides Vehicles with the Taxi Scheme.

10/03/2022

SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS MINI STADIUM, COMPUTERISED YOUTH CENTRE IN IKORODU

•Governor lists infrastructure scorecard in Ikorodu, as work commences on Ijede-Gberigbe Road

•74 claimants get N500 million compensation on properties demolished for road projects

09/03/2022

Today, Governor received the Executive members of National Association of Women Judges in Nigeria (NAWJN), on a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina

03/03/2022

Today, Governor received the President, Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS), Prof. Ekanem Braide on a courtesy call at Lagos House, Marina.

03/03/2022

Today, Governor along with his deputy, was at the Lagos State Employment Summit held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island.