Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of 12-year-old Adebola Akin-Bright, a young boy afflicted with a missing intestine. Akin-Bright, who had been receiving care at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), tragically lost his battle on Tuesday. Sanwo-Olu conveyed his heartfelt condolences, stating, “I am saddened by the death Read More…
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Lagos CAN Chairman applauds Sanwo-Second-Term Olu’s inclusivity
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for Lagos State, Archbishop Stephen Adegbite, has lauded the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for its commitment to an inclusive governance model during the first 100 days of his second term. Governor Sanwo-Olu was inaugurated for his second term on May 29. Adegbite, while rallying support Read More…
Collaboration with Denmark will improve food security in Lagos State – Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State reaffirmed the government’s dedication to collaborating with other nations and private sectors to advance the state’s development. Sanwo-Olu made this statement during a courtesy visit to the governor’s office in Alausa, Ikeja, by the Consul General and Head of Trade at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark, Ms. Read More…
President Tinubu to inaugurate Lagos Red Line Light Rail Project before year-end – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed that President Bola Tinubu will officially inaugurate the Red Line of the Lagos Light Rail project before the close of 2023. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this significant development while becoming the project’s inaugural passenger on the Blue Line of the Light Rail, which traverses Marina, on Monday. “The Red Line Read More…
Sanwo-Olu urges public support for effective policy implementation
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to citizens to rally behind the government’s policy initiatives, emphasising the pivotal role of public relations in building mutual trust and understanding. Speaking at the 17th International Public Relations Congress organized by the Business Education Examinations Council (BEEC), Governor Sanwo-Olu underscored the importance of re-establishing trust and Read More…
Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal reserves judgment in petitions against Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat
The Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal has reserved judgment in two petitions challenging the election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat. The three-man tribunal led by Justice Arum Ashom made the announcement on Saturday after counsel to the parties adopted their final written addresses. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party (LP) Read More…
Sanwo-Olu Urges Private Sector to Drive Africa’s Inclusive Growth and Recovery
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged the private sector to take advantage of enterprise-driven innovations to create impact ecosystems that will foster inclusive growth and recovery in Africa. Sanwo-Olu made the call at the second edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2023, held in Lagos on Thursday. The summit, which was organized Read More…
Permanent Secretaries appointed by Sanwoolu to drive Lagos healthcare reforms
In a significant move towards health sector reform, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, has announced the creation of six Health Districts under the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board. Alongside this development, the Governor recently approved the appointment of seven new Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service, signalling a commitment Read More…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu Celebrates Wole Soyinka at 89
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State hailed Prof. Oluwole Soyinka, the renowned Nobel Laureate, as Nigeria’s pride as he turns 89 years old. Prof. Soyinka, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986 and became the first sub-Saharan African to receive such an honour, marked his birthday on Thursday, July 13. In a Read More…
Lagos, the entertainment capital – Sanwo-Olu
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called his city a “Bastion of Entertainment” from which the globe benefits from an influx of innovative ideas. This was expressed by Sanwo-Olu during the Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos premiere of the film Last Man Standing, a biopic on President Bola Tinubu. The film “Last Man Standing,” Read More…