The Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has advocated agriculture and backward integration by corporates as a way of revitalising the Nigerian economy. The governor, who was recently on a courtesy visit to Nigerian Breweries, said agriculture, which was once the mainstay of the nation’s economy would only thrive when backward integration is encouraged by not…
Wife of the Lagos State governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, representatives from the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation will lead other dignitaries to the premiere of the first movie of fast-rising actress-cum producer, Fisayo Ajisola, slated to hold on December 8, 2016. The movie premiere, which stands to address the plight as well as raise the hopes…
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has commended Nigerian Breweries Plc. for its commitment to the economic prosperity of the state and the nation. Ambode, who was on a courtesy visit to the company on Tuesday, charged the management to remain focused on excellent business practices and outstanding corporate governance. He congratulated the company on its…
On December 17, 2015, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, the Lagos state governor, just a few months old in office, visited the state House of Assembly which was also few months old. His mission? To present the financial proposal needed by the executive arm to carry out its activities for 2016. It only took the state House…
Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Folorunsho Folarin-Coker, fondly called Folly Coker, has been dropped by the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. Also removed from the cabinet of Ambode were two other Commissioners; Dr Mustapha Akinkunmi in charge of the Ministry of Finance and Dr Ekundayo Mobereola in charge of the Ministry of Transportation. However, Ambode did…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has handed over the reports of the constituency stakeholders’ meeting organised by the House to the state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode for implementation. The constituency stakeholders’ meeting, second in the series, took place simultaneously in all the 40 constituencies in the state. The reports contained…
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has disclosed that the state now experiences influx of investors and tourists daily. He made this known on Saturday in Somolu Local Government at the climax of the inauguration of 114 roads constructed across the 20 Local Government Areas (LGs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Ambode attributed…
My Dear Governor, A very good day to you sir, May the almighty God continue to replenish and strengthen you to pilot the affairs of this great State of Lagos to the desired destination/itesiwaju. Your dream and plans for a state that will move forward “itesiwaju” for our children and grandchildren will be a thing…
The second edition of Ijesa Day, a celebration of the diverse cultures of Ijesaland holding in Lagos State on Sunday, September 18, 2016, will have top personalities from all works of life in attendance. Ijesa Day, a celebration which has turned a reference point since it commenced in 2015, will hold at Anchor Event Centre…
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has sacked the Chairman, Lagos Board of Internal Revenue and Chief Executive of Lagos Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, barely 11 months after he appointed him. Ogunsanwo has now handed over to the Director, Tax Audit, Mrs Akintola Bolaji. An internal memo conveying his departure from the agency…