The Chairmen of Local Governments in Lagos State have pledged increased benefits of democracy for residents in the forthcoming year, assuring citizens of more developmental initiatives. They conveyed these assurances in individual New Year messages, urging continuous support from residents for governmental plans. Mr. Ganiyu Egunjobi, Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, expressed gratitude for Read More…
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Lagos leads in disability inclusivity implementation, says CCD survey
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) disclosed that Lagos State emerged as the top performer in implementing infrastructure accessibility and services for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in line with the National Disabilities Act. Damian Ivom, the CCD Senior Programme Officer, revealed this during the unveiling of the survey report in Abuja. Conducted between October Read More…
Greater Lagos Fiesta kicks off, promises spectacular entertainment and cultural showcase
The 2023 Greater Lagos Fiesta has commenced across the city’s divisions, drawing massive crowds in Epe, Agege, Ikorodu, and Badagry. Omowunmi Seriki, Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, affirmed the event’s impressive start, running from Dec. 29 to Jan. 1, 2024. Chairman Solomon Bonu of the Lagos State House Read More…
Lagos State to shut down Third Mainland Bridge for repair from Jan.9, announces traffic schedules
The Lagos State Government has confirmed the continuation of repair works on the Third Mainland Bridge, overseen by the Federal Ministry of Works, commencing on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. This update was disclosed in a statement by Mr. Seun Osiyemi, the Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos. Osiyemi elaborated, stating, “The Federal Ministry of Works will Read More…
Lagos State Government pledges solid backing for local football clubs
Damilare Orimoloye, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sports, affirmed the state’s commitment to bolstering football clubs within its borders. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Orimoloye reflected on the state’s sports initiatives in 2023 and outlined plans for 2024. Orimoloye emphasised the state’s newfound pledge to extend support to Read More…
President Tinubu pledges economic revamp and inclusive youth opportunities in Lagos meeting
President Bola Tinubu reiterated his commitment to overhauling Nigeria’s economy and fostering meaningful opportunities for young people during a town hall gathering at the State House in Marina, Lagos. Addressing local leaders, he emphasised the need for a labour-intensive economy that encourages widespread participation. “Our Renewed Hope Administration is steering Nigeria through financial re-engineering,” President Read More…
Sanwo-Olu launches N750 million market trader support programme
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiled the N750 million Lagos Market Transfer Money programme, benefiting 15,000 market traders across 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas. The inauguration occurred at the Fresh Food Agro-Hub in Idi-Oro Market, Mushin Local Government Area. Sanwo-Olu highlighted the initiative’s aim to tackle post-harvest losses, inflation, traffic congestion, and carbon Read More…
Lagos and FCT to receive ₦1 billion grant for WASH initiatives amid dry public taps
WaterAid Nigeria, in collaboration with Cummins West Africa Limited, has introduced a ₦1 billion grant dedicated to bolstering water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions in Lagos and FCT, addressing the prolonged water scarcity plaguing Lagos State. At the launch of the three-year project in Abuja, WaterAid Country Director, Ms. Evelyn Mere, highlighted the mission to Read More…
Lagos Summit urges empowerment and advocacy for gender-based violence prevention
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Cecilia Bolaji Dada, called upon tertiary students and civil society organisations (CSOs) to engage actively in women and girls’ empowerment and emancipation, especially in curbing gender-based violence (GBV) across Lagos State. Speaking at the Gender and Safe Spaces Summit during the 16 Days of Activism themed Read More…
Lagos State begins immediate rehabilitation of Alapere footbridge damaged by truck crash
The Lagos State Government announced urgent plans for the rehabilitation of the Alapere footbridge in Ketu, severely damaged in the early hours of Friday by a truck, as revealed by Mr. Shina Odunuga, spokesperson for the Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure. “The immediate rehabilitation of the Alapere footbridge, affected by the unfortunate truck Read More…