Lagos govt Archives - Vanguard News

Ariori applauds Lagos govt as Monkey Village gets new name

On January 20, 20211:25 pmIn Metro, Newsby Victor Ogunyinka

Arogbonlo Israel Mr Abiodun Ariori, a land developer, has applauded Lagos State Government for approving the renaming of demolished Monkey Village at Opebi, Ikeja, after Meadow and Amoore families, the original owners of the land. Ariori, in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday, said that the renaming would remove the negativity associated with the area
Read More

Lagos smart city projects: Buhari, Okonjo Iweala, Adesina, call for economic infrastructure, youth devt

COVID-19: Lagos govt dismisses alleged plan to lock down state again

On December 21, 20208:23 amIn Newsby Nwafor

…Seals Cubana nightclub, others for flouting guidelines ….NCDC insists travellers must obey protocol By Chioma Obinna, Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government, yesterday, dismissed insinuation of plans to impose a second lockdown on the state, describing it as baseless and untrue. This came as the state special task force on COVID-19 shut Cubana nightclub, Ikeja GRA,
Read More

Highlights of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's COVID-19 regulation

COVID-19: Lagos orders restrictions for civil servants, churches, mosques, parties

On December 18, 20208:12 pmIn Newsby Nwafor

*Orders reinforcement of 12 midnight to 4am curfew *Shuts down schools shut By Olasunkanmi Akoni Amid anxiety of second wave of COVID-19 pandemic and the rising cases of patients in recent times, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, expressed his concerns, saying the state could not afford to lose the gains as well
Read More

Lagos discharges 42 COVID-19 patients, including 10 foreigners

Breaking: Lagos Govt shuts schools over rising cases of Covid-19

On December 18, 20207:45 pmIn Health, Newsby Nwafor

By Nwafor Sunday Lagos state government has shut down schools, following the reported increase in Covid-19 cases in the state. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos state governor, gave the directive in a statement on Friday. He said that “All schools must shut down with immediate effect, and until further notice”. The governor equally banned night clubs, concerts,
Read More

Edo farmers to cultivate rice, maize, soya beans, others on 10,000 hectares

‘Lagos Govt to begin sales of rice at N20,000 per bag before Xmas’

On December 14, 20207:50 pmIn Newsby Nwafor

The Lagos State Government says it will begin the sales of rice before Christmas celebration to residents in collaboration with Kebbi Government and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, told newsmen on Monday in Lagos that about 100,000 bags of 50 kg were being expected for sales at N20,000
Read More

Lagos Govt. to place 1,140 pregnant women under medical research

On November 27, 20206:56 amIn Newsby Nwafor

As a measure to further improve healthcare standard in Lagos State, the Government has concluded plans to kick start a research project on pregnant women and would be placing 1,140 women under strict observations for the medical study. The research on the 1,140 pregnant women selected under the Mother, Infant and Child (MICH) programme with
Read More

LEKKI: Controversy persists on the role of Army, Lagos govt

On November 22, 202010:36 amIn Newsby Nwafor

By Yinka Ajayi The October 20, 2020 Lekki Toll Gate incident cannot be forgotten in a hurry. It was an event which later led to wanton destruction of lives and property in Lagos and other states across the federation. The true account of what really happened at the Lekki Toll Gate might have been distorted
Read More

Lagos govt warns errant Okada riders, motorists, vows tough action

On November 19, 20202:24 pmIn Newsby Lawal Sherifat

The Lagos State Government says the game is over for traffic offenders, especially with the menace and impunity of commercial motorcycle operators in the state. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, made the remark at a news conference in Ikeja on traffic rules violation. Oladeinde expressed the government’s displeasure at flagrant violation of the
Read More

Sanwo-Olu inaugurates semi-mechanised abattoir in Somolu

Okada riders vs task: We won’t be deterred — Lagos govt

On November 19, 20206:13 amIn Newsby Nwafor

By Bose Adelaja & Esther Onyegbula After the Tuesday clash between commercial motorcyclists popularly known as Okada and officials of the Lagos State Taskforce at the Second Rainbow Bus Stop, along Apapa Oshodi Expressway, Lagos, there was another clash, yesterday, at Dopemu and Ikeja Along Bus Stops along the Agege Motor Road. Just like the
Read More

EndSARS destruction: Sanwo-Olu, Gbajabiamila, Obasa, others set agenda for rebuilding Lagos As construction of 4th Mainland Bridge set to commence By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the State Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, Senator Adeola Olamilekan, and Senator Tokunbo Abiru, have initiated move on rebuilding Lagos projects in the aftermath of EndSARS destruction of infrastructure across the state. The personalities made the move at the 16th Edition of the Lagos Executive/ Legislative Parley, with the theme: ‘A Consensus Agenda for Rebuilding Lagos," held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday. The annual parley with various stakeholders in attendance, focuses on issues that are germane to the development of of the state. The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the entire world and #EndSARS protest, which was subsequently, hijacked by hoodlums witnessed colossal destruction of public and private properties in the state, estimated to cost the sum of N1.1 trillion. Speaking, Sanwo-Olu said, "Lagos is rebuilding stronger; to rebuild Lagos is to rebuild ourselves; to rebuild Lagos is to rebuild our infrastructure. "The parley provide us the opportunity to set agenda for the future of the state. It is to sustain our Lagos and put it on a pedestal of growth in the next 10-30 years to come. "As the epicentre of the pandemic in Nigeria, Lagos was not left out of the lockdowns. This as you all know has adversely affected the socio-economic life of our people and slowed down our efforts at infrastructural development and poverty alleviation. "As if that was not bad enough, the #EndSARS protest reared its head, culminating in a grounding of social and economic activities, as well as unimaginable destruction of both public infrastructure and private properties. "We thank God that we were able to bring the situation under control with the help of God and a resilient citizenry. We have no alternative than rebuild Lagos, with a sense of urgency. To do this, all stakeholders in the development and growth of Lagos State must come together to share experiences and proffer solutions. "Let me be quick to say that beyond the immediacy of these disruptive events of 2020, it is important for us all to think and plan for the long-term future of Lagos. Just last week, we were at the 18th Lagos Economic Summit, tagged ‘Ehingbeti 2021’, to chart a path towards accelerating the sustainable growth of Lagos State over the next decade. In addition to making this long-term planning and envisioning part and parcel of public administration in Nigeria, we must also ensure that we follow through in terms of implementation. "The Executive and Legislature must work together to ensure that the Rebuilding of Lagos is done urgently and efficiently. The vast majority of our people want Government to work for them. They don’t make any distinctions between the Executive and the Legislature, as far as they are concerned we are all public officials elected to deliver on the mandate of efficient governance. There is no room for making excuses to them, or blaming another arm of government for the inability to deliver. It is up to us to ensure that, even though we are separate and independent arms of government, we are always on the same page and constantly resolving whatever issues and differences we have." On the proposed and long awaited Fourth Mainland Bridge, the governor said, "We did not promise 4th Mainland Bridge as part of campaign promises but we will build 4th Mainland Bridge. We shall lay the foundation before the end of the year." In his address, Gbajabiamila said, "We need unity across arms of government. This unity does not mean one arm subservient to the other. Nation building is a joint task." He added further that every stakeholder must strive to ensure that the electoral promises are delivered to the people. Harping on the theme, Gbajabiamila said that, "Rebuilding is remodelling the way we do things; remodelling our values; remodelling is a continuous process." He stated that beyond the infrastructure decay, remodelling also includes: health, moral values and education to get Lagos to the next level. On his part, Obasa urged the organizers to sustain the annual programme, saying there was need to engage policy makers and interact. He advised that the engagement should not be limited to public officers, adding the civil societies and the youths have critical role to play. Obasa stated that the youth require reorientation in order to ensure that they were tailored in line with the desired values in the State. In her welcome address, the Special Adviser, Office Of Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale said, "To fast track the rebuilding of the State, we shall in the next 48 hours discuss extensively around the theme of the retreat - ‘ A Consensus Agenda for Rebuilding Lagos’ delving deeply into issues such as Youth Leadership Role, Grassroots Development: catalyst for growth and Role of Social Media in Nation Building. "Also, there shall be presentations by a number of Ministries and Agencies such as Ministry of Agriculture, Office of Civic Engagement among others. These MDAs shall be shedding light on their operations as relating to the attainment of sustainable socio-economic growth of Lagos State." Also in attendance were: Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Kadiri, members of the State Executive Council, members of the state House of Assembly, chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, APC, led by its chairman in the stare, Alhaji Tunde Balogun, among others.

COVID-19: Lagos govt cautions worship centres, leaders over second wave of pandemic

On November 16, 20208:08 pmIn Newsby Nwafor

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government has called for caution and vigilance in various worship centres by ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols to avert possible second wave of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic in the state. This happened as the state government urged residents to eschew violence and tolerate one another in order to continue
Read More