Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State says his administration is not oblivious of the controversy generated by the revised Land Use Charge Law, and is ready to dialogue to resolve the issues going forward. He spoke on Tuesday at the “Lagos State means Business” forum, where he held a parley with business owners in the state. The revised law has ...
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Ambode pledges quality education for Lagos children
GOVERNOR Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, yesterday reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that every child of school age in the state had access to qualitative education. Ambode, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule, made the pledge at the inauguration of 20 blocks of classrooms in Ikorodu. The classrooms are at the Anglican Primary School, Isawo, Ikorodu-West ...
Read More »Traditional Ruler Lauds Ambode For Opening Up Epe
A traditional ruler has commended Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State for providing modern infrastructure to the people of Eredo, Ikosi-Ejirin and Epe area of the state. Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, the Aladeshonyin of Odo-Noforija Kingdom in Eredo Local Council Development Area told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that this would accelerate development in the area. “We appreciate him for ...
Read More »A Rant about The Menace Of Omoniles: Is Government Doing Enough?
Are you preparing to start construction on your landed property in Lagos? Have you budgeted a portion of the construction fee for the Omoniles? For how long will this trend continue? Shouldn’t the government take drastic measures to tackle the menace of Omoniles? If the pronouncement by the Lagos state government is to be taken seriously, then the days of ...
Read More »We Want To Make Lagos The 3rd Largest Economy In Africa – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has on Thursday said his administration’s target is to make Lagos the third largest economy in Africa, and they are working hard towards making that come to reality. According to the governor, that’s the reason his administration has been embarking on capacity building for the state’s public servants. Speaking at a Two-Day Workshop for public ...
Read More »Lagos state set to deliver 20,000 housing units by 2018
The Nation reports that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday said that his administration planned to deliver 20,000 housing units by 2018 to bridge existing housing deficit in the state. Ambode, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule, made the disclosure at an event to mark the 2017 World Habitat Day. The News Agency of Nigeria ...
Read More »Ambode approves 500 Certificates of Occupancy monthly
According to The Nation, the Lagos State Government yesterday said at least 500 Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) are approved monthly by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to scale up provision of housing and create a conducive environment for businesses to thrive. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Abiola Anifowose, who stated this while addressing a news conference in Alausa ...
Read More »Groups commend Ambode over the unveiling of a 20 feet Awolowo statue
“A Non-Governmental Organisation comprising of artisans, political groups, youths operating under the aegis of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard have lauded the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode over the unveiling of a 20 feet Awolowo statue to immortalize the late sage Chief Obafemi Awolowo in Lagos.”- PM News The group, which recently declared their support for Ambode re- election in the ...
Read More »Another three-storey building collapse happened in Lagos
The Guardian reports that another three-storey building collapse happened yesterday in Ojo area of Lagos State. There were, however, no casualties as residents have already deserted the building located at No. 21 Saka Okoro Street, Ilufe Road, Alaba International Market, Ojo. It was gathered that the building caved in on Tuesday morning in a partial collapse. General Manager, Lagos State ...
Read More »Ambode decries lack of standards in real estate agency in Nigeria
According to The Guardian, Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has decried lack of standards in real estate agency in Nigeria. He said Nigerians had been defrauded to the tune of several billions of naira as a result of the activities of dubious and unqualified agents. Ambode, who spoke yesterday at the first edition of 2017 yearly stakeholders’ forum organised by ...
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