Ambode nominates Subair as new LIRS Chairman, approves Engr. Abiodun Dabiri as LAMATA MD

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday nominated Mr. Ayodele Hamzat Subair for confirmation by the State House of Assembly as the new Chairman of the Lagos Service (LIRS).

In a letter to the House of Assembly read on the floor of the House, Governor Ambode, said that following the retirement of the erstwhile Chairman, Mr. Folarin Ogunsanwo who held the post since September 2015, it became expedient to quickly seek a suitable replacement in view of the vital position of the LIRS towards its revenue generation drive and in attainment of the set target of his administration to deliver good governance to the citizenry.

Gov. Ambode commissions light up Lagos project on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode unveiling the plaque to commission the Light Up Lagos Project (newly installed Street Light infrastructure) on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway (Ile Zik – Toll Gate, Sango Ota), on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. With him were Senator Olamilekan Adeola, Executive Secretary, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr. AbdulRazaq Balogun, and Executive Secretary, Ojokoro LCDA, Fausat Hassan-Olajoku.

Photos:Gov. Ambode inspects ongoing construction of Aboru-Abesan link road, Ajasa command rd

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, and Managing Director, Strabic Construction Limited, Mr. Lekan Adebiyi; Commissioner for Science& Technology, Mr. Olufemi Odubiyi; Senator Olamilekan Adeola; Commissioner for Transportation and Dr. Dayo Mobereola during the Governor’s inspection of the ongoing construction of Aboru-Abesan Link Road in Agbado/Oke Odo LCDA, Lagos, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. More photos after the cut.

Lekki Building Collapse: Ambode sacks MD of Building Control Agency, 3 others

In the wake of the Lekki Gardens building collapse, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday approved the dismissal of the General Manager of the Building Control Agency (LASBCA) Engr. Adeigbe Olushola.

The Governor also approved the dismissal of the Head of Inspection and Quality Control in the Agency, Adeoye Thomas Adeyemi, the Zonal District Officer in the Agency, Dosunmu Gbadebo, while the Zonal Head of Eti-Osa West of the Agency, Mrs. Akinde Adenike Sherifat was compulsorily retired from the Civil Service.

LASU Anthony Campus Results are yet to be released for over 6yrs

An affected student writes in...

I attended LASU (Anthony Campus) and graduated in the year 2009 but as I write this, we are yet to receive our results from the school authorities. We have pleaded with the school authorities on several occasions on the release of our results but unfortunately our pleas have fallen on deaf ears.

It is high time we call the attention of Lagos State government and Management of Lagos State University (LASU) to the plight of ex-Students of the institution. many students who have graduated from the school and met all the necessary requirements to be awarded certificates are yet to receive any proof of graduation.

The worse hit are students of the School of Part-time Studies (Anthony Campus) who have nothing to show after spending at least 6 years in the institution. Some students who wrote their final exams some 6 years ago are still at the mercy of the School's Senate to approve their results. This is not encouraging especially in a highly competitive and harsh labour environment like ours.

We are pleading with the listening Governor of Lagos, His Excellency, Akinwunmi Ambode to look critically at the management of LASU with a view to expediting the release of student's result‎.

Photos: Anglican Bishops, principal, parents laud Governor Ambode over rescued school girls

Anglican Archbishop of Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos Mainland Diocese, Most Rev. Adebayo Dada Akinde has commended the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, saying the prompt, positive and practical response of the government contributed largely to the success story of the safe rescue of the three kidnapped female students of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, Ikorodu.

Akinde who led other bishops of the Anglican Church, Principal of the school, Ven. Olaoluwa Adeyemi and parents of the three rescued female students on a “thank you” courtesy visit to the Governor at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Monday, March 7, said the success story of the rescue of the girls cannot be complete without the laudable efforts of the Lagos State Government.

Lagos Assembly wants Mile 12 Market relocated

The Lagos State House of Assembly has called for the relocation of the Mile 12 Market after a deadly ethnic clash left many dead in the area.

The Assembly, which described the conflict that resulted in the destruction of property running into millions of naira as unfortunate, urged Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to find another location for the popular market, a statement said.

The lawmakers sent their condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the clash and condemned the killings and criticised the soldiers stationed at the market for failing to stop the conflict from spreading.

Some of the solider had been accused of taking sides in the clash between Yoruba and Hausa youths and the Assembly called for an enquiry into the incident.

No ransom paid to free abducted Lagos school girls – Police

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, has said that no ransom was paid to secure the release of the three kidnapped girls of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, (BMJS), Agunfoye-Lugbusi, Ikorodu.

At a crowded press conference at the State House, Ikeja, Lagos on Sunday, Owoseni said the children were rescued using the application of modern technology and that no ransom of any kind was collected by the kidnappers. Lagos CP, Fatai Owoseni and Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State.

The commissioner wanted the public not to encourage kidnappers to demand ransom as any ransom paid would encourage others to go into the unholy business. He said three suspects, including the prime suspect, Emmanuel Arigidi, were arrested, adding that the girls were in stable condition.

Lassa fever: Lagos places residents on red alert

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it was doing everything possible to defeat the deadly Lassa fever like it did during the outbreak of Ebola virus, just as it urged residents of the state to be on red alert by embracing personal and environmental hygiene.

The government also advised residents to block all holes in their homes through which rats could gain entrance, and also refrain from eating rat meat as well as any food already contaminated with urine, saliva and faeces of infected rat.

While briefing journalists on the update of the Lassa fever cases in the State, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, confirmed that so far, the state has recorded 20 suspected cases, out of which 14 tested negative, while 4 cases were confirmed positive.

How Lagos gov. Ambode’s convoy arrested traffic offenders

In line with the commitment of his administration to ensure law and order in the state, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday apprehended motorists, tricyclist and motorcyclists driving against traffic in Ijora Olopa area of the state in breach of the State Road Traffic Law.

Security coming back to Lagos! Ambode commissions Helicopters, gun boats, Armoured Personel Carriers

In a bid to enhance security in the state, the Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode today commissioned some security apparatus worth N4. 765 billion. Among the items commissioned include 100 4-Door Salon Cars, 55 Ford Ranger Pick-Ups, 10 Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-Ups, 15 BMW Power Bikes/Cycles, 100 Power Bikes, Isuzu Trucks, 3 Helicopters , 2 Gun Boats

5 Armoured Personnel Carriers Revolving Lights, Siren and Public Address System, Vehicular Radio Communicators Security Gadgets, including Bullet Proof Vests, Helmets, Handcuffs, etc Uniforms, Kits, etc; and Improved Insurance and Death Benefit Schemes...

Lagos State Gov to monitor churches, mosques preaching hate messages

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it will start monitoring the activities of churches and mosques in the state to check the ones spreading hate messages stating that religious intolerance will not be accepted.

The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. Abdulhakeem Abdullateef, made this statement during a meeting with members of the Nigeria inter-Religious Council, at the state secretariat, Ikeja.

He said:

“Henceforth, we will start to monitor mosques and churches and ensure that clerics do not engage in hate preaching capable of endangering people’s freedom.

“Our constitution recognises the rights of every citizen to express himself or herself in a way he or she believes. Also, everyone has the right to freedom of religion and conscience.”

He also asked clerics to remove their external loudspeakers after use so as not to constitute a nuisance to their community.

The Ikorodu BRT Extension was Launched today by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode

The Ikorodu BRT Extension was Launched today by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode alongside Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesole (Osun state governor), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (APC National Leader), Dr. Dayo Mobereola (Honorable Commissioner of Transportation in Lagos State)  

The project included widening of the road with two additional lanes and the placing of BRT lanes in the middle of the road. Over 400,000 passengers would be carried daily by 434 high capacity air-conditioned buses that have been prepared to run the corridor from Ikorodu – CMS via Mile 12.

According to LAMATA, the project is a two-in-one project, which includes the widening of the 13.5km road from four lanes to six lanes and the provision of BRT infrastructure that would support the operation.

The Lagos State Government has criticised London-based weekly newspaper, The Economist, over a scathing report it published about Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.

The newspaper had said in its report titled, ‘Why Nigeria’s largest city is even less navigable than usual’, that Ambode had failed to consolidate on the gains of his predecessor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola.

It added that Ambode was full of excuses but little solutions to the traffic congestion and robberies in the state. It also said Ambode’s ‘lenient’ method of traffic enforcement had engendered impunity on the roads

However, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, said in a statement that the people of Lagos deserved to be treated with respect rather than being harassed by overzealous law enforcement agents.

Lagos gets new Head of Service

Lagos state government has appointed a new Head of Service, Mrs. Olabowale Toluwalope Ademola. Her appointment which takes immediate effect, was contained in a letter signed by Habib Haruna, the Chief Press Secretary to the Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.

Until her appointment, she was the Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Civil Service Pensions Office.

Lagos State Cabinet members sworn-in by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode earlier today

 

Please find below the names and portfolios of the Lagos State Cabinet members sworn-in by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode earlier today.

The Commissioners appointed and their portfolios include:

Gbolahan Lawal, Commissioner for Housing;

Dr. Jide Idris, Commissioner for Health;

Folarin Coker, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture;

Seye Oladejo, Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations;

Engr. Ganiyu Johnson, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure;

Mr. Oluwatoyin Suarau, Commissioner for Agriculture;

Mr. Rotimi Ogunleye, Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives;

Mr. Akinyemi Ashade, Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget;

Dr. Babatunde Adejare, Commissioner for Environment;

Mr. Olawale Oluwo, Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources;

Dr. Benson Akintola, Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pensions;

Dr. Mustapha Akinkunmi, Commissioner for Finance;

Dr. Abdul-Hakeem Abdul-Lateef, Commissioner for Home Affairs

Lekki Free Trade Zone MD Killed In Land Fracas In Lagos

Tajuden Disu

The Managing Director of the Lekki Free Zone Ltd, Mr. Tajudeen Disu is among persons killed as Ibeju-Lekki villagers and mobile police officers clashed in  Okunraiye community near Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, this morning.

The villagers said they were on a peaceful protest against "forceful takeover" of their land by the Lagos state government on behalf of Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko  Dangote and the Lekki Free Zone Ltd when policemen  attacked them reportedly killing two of the protesters instantly. 

The villagers said the killing resulted in a crisis.

A local chief in the area told Saharareporters that the Lekki Free Zone Ltd called in anti-riot policemen of "Mopol 49" to kill the protesters because they had insisted too long ago against forceful acquisition of the community land by the Lekki Free Zone Ltd for the construction of a large petrochemical  refinery owned by Mr. Dangote. The chief said the Mopol were led and supervised to the protest scene by Managing Director of the Lekki Free Zone Ltd, Mr. Disu. 

Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode joined other world leaders including US Secretary of State John Kerry at a World Climate Conference tagged "Our Cities Our Climate parley" which held at the State Department, Washington D.C., USA, on Thursday, October 8th.

Governor Ambode to render Quarterly Account of Stewardship

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state has promised to hold quarterly town hall meetings in the state where he will give account of his stewardship to residents of the state. Akinwunmi made the promise in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna.

“The maiden edition of our quarterly report will be rendered in the first week of October and will continue in that tradition every three months. At the end of each quarter, our government will report to the people of the state on the journey so far and the task ahead. We are committed to making the various public institutions work for the benefit of the people of the state.

Lagos State govenor, Akinwunmi Ambode, VP Yemi Osinbajo & his wife, Dolapo, along with other dignitaries attended the 70th Birthday Thanksgiving Service for Bishop Mike Okonkwo at TREM Head Quarters yesterday.

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