The Lagos State Government

08/12/2023

LASG TO COMMENCE IMMEDIATE REPAIR WORK ON DAMAGED ALAPERE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

… As Bridge Cordoned off For Safety Reasons Given the high premium the Lagos State Government attac

08/12/2023

COMMISSIONER HOLDS INAUGURAL MEETING WITH STAFF

… Assures them of Good Welfare Packages The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development,

08/12/2023

LSBTS CELEBRATES Y2023 NATIONAL BLOOD DONORS DAY WITH DONOR DRIVE

… As Executive Secretary Highlights Remarkable Achievements of Agency The Lagos State Blood Transfus

08/12/2023

EDUCATION DISTRICT II HOLDS CULTURAL FESTIVAL IN IGBOGBO

To ensure core values of the rich cultural heritage of Lagos are not lost among the upcoming generat

08/12/2023

LASEPA ADVOCATES ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH PLASTIC VALUE CHAINS

… Holds Awareness Seminar on Efficient Plastics Waste Management The Lagos State Environmental Pro

08/12/2023

TEAM LAGOS AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 2023 2ND NATIONAL PARA GAMES ABUJA

Team Lagos athletes, at the opening ceremony of the 2nd National Para Games, Abuja, have demonstrated readiness for honours in the games

The 200 contingent comprises 148 male and 52 female athletes who are all in fine form to compete for honours in their disciplines.

08/12/2023

08/12/2023

As part of efforts to re - energize its squad and reduce crime during the festive period, Commander RRS, CSP Yinka Egbeyemi today led a team of RRS policemen on convoy patrol of Agege, Oshodi, Mushin, Lagos Island, Lekki, Ikorodu and other parts of Lagos State.

The effort is to further re-assure members of the public of adequate security during the yuletide as well as warn criminals of the squad's readiness to uphold the laws of the state.

CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi said that In line with the commitment of the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and that of the acting commissioner of police, DCP Waheed Ayilara the exercise would be a continuous one.

08/12/2023

Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, received the Ikorodu Division Public Service Forum on a courtesy call to his office at the Secretariat, Alausa-Ikeja on Friday, 8th December, 2023.

The visit was to identify with the Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro and to foster cordial relationship between the Ikorodu Division Public Service Forum and the entire Public Service.

08/12/2023

LAGOS ATHLETES IN ABUJA FOR 2ND NATIONAL PARA GAMES

No fewer than 200 Lagos para athletes have landed in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja for the se

08/12/2023

SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS NEWLY CONSTRUCTED POLICE AREA “M” COMMAND

… Urges Idimu Residents to Cooperate with Law Enforcement Officers In line with his administration's

08/12/2023

FG, LASG SEEK RESIDENTS’ COOPERATION ON RECONSTRUCTION OF ELEKO ROAD

The Federal and the Lagos State Governments have urged residents of the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government

08/12/2023

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08/12/2023

The Medical Director of Randle General Hospital Surulere, Dr.Olumide Sojinrin, alongside some Management staff on Thursday 7th December, 2023 received a donation of 100 New Mom Starter Kits from Medplus Pharmacy.

The donated kits which included voucher cards that can be used to purchase drugs at 5% discount from Medplus pharmacy as part of the organization’s Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR were distributed at the Hospital’s Maternal & Child Centre (MCC), Gbaja to both in-patient and out-patients mothers including mothers of children under 3 months and below as well as pregnant women.

The team from Medplus Pharmacy was led by the Inventory Control and Logistics/Key Account Manager, Mr. Olamide Yusuf, alongside Miss Ruth Eboye- Corporate Customer Relationship Officer, Mr Testament Okafor, Miss Doris Suliena Weny and Miss Tofunmi Oke Weny.

08/12/2023

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Join us tomorrow morning at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, Onikan, (formerly known as Onikan Stadium), at 7.00a.m.

It promises to be an exciting fitness event which includes aerobics and dance, cardiovascular exercises, flexibility and mobility, and other activities which will be done by Certified Instructors.
It will be an avenue to burn calories, inspire healthy lifestyle modifications, bond, network, be entertained and have maximum fun.

08/12/2023

SANWO-OLU TASKS ISACA ON DIGITAL TRUST, SECURITY

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has called on the Information System Audit

08/12/2023

TELEMEDICINE: LAGOS TO PROVIDE PRACTITIONERS WITH STANDARD GUIDELINES

… Moves to Regulate Telemedicine Practice… As Stakeholders Discuss Telemedicine Strategies, Regulati

08/12/2023

LAGOS SAFETY COMMISSION SEALS 19 EVENT CENTRES FOR SAFETY INFRACTIONS

The Lagos Safety Commission has sealed 19 event centres for safety infractions in the interest of public safety.

Director-General of the Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola disclosed this during a recent routine inspection and an on-the-spot assessment of some event centres across the State.

According to him, the safety assessment exercise is an ongoing effort to achieve the Commission’s mandate of ensuring zero accidents, particularly during this yuletide season.

Mojola declared that before the exercise, the Commission had earlier informed all events centre owners through their various associations of the need to adopt safety best practices at all events and duly register all events from 250 guests and above via its registration portal www.lasgsafetyreg.com to obtain an Event Safety Permit.

He noted that the Commission has taken decisive action to enforce compliance with basic safety standards and guarantee safer events by sealing these event centres for nonconformity with already established safety protocols.

According to him, some of the event centres sealed include White Stone Event Centre, Lekki Coliseum, Leisure Park, La Madison, Haddasah, The Summit, Villa Park, De Dove, Majesty, The Podium, Celebrations Gardens and Tastee Event Centres among others.

He said the Commission will continue to conduct routine inspections to ensure that safety standards are upheld by the events and hospitality sectors within the State.

Mojola also enjoined members of the public to escalate and report safety infractions observed at events and public facilities to the Commission.

08/12/2023

LASU LAUNCHES ONE-STOP MOBILE APPLICATION FOR STAFF

The Directorate of Information and Communications Technology, Lagos State University (LASU), has launched a one-stop mobile application, called LASU Staff Corner, for members of staff of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, who unveiled the application on Tuesday at the Senate Chamber of the University, said that the application is designed to improve productivity and understand the rules and regulations guiding the operations of LASU.

She added that the mobile application will serve as a centre for information, policy, laws and guidelines for both the academic and non-academic staff of the University.

Her words, “The APP will serve as a virtual gateway to our vibrant academic community, offering a window into the heart and soul of our institution. The APP will include information and resources that embody our policies and operational principles as approved by law and as entrenched in our commitment to excellence in education, research, and community engagement.

The VC, who is a Professor of Physiology, further acknowledged and appreciated the efforts of the Director of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), LASU, Prof. Toyin Enikuomehin and his team for the continuous drive to ensure that LASU leads in the flexible deployment of technology as a way of making workload less tedious.

She informed that the Application can be downloaded and installed through the University’s website, www.lasu.edu.ng, and is available to Android users only.

The application launch was well attended by members of the management team, professors, directors, deans, academic and non-academic staff of the university.

07/12/2023

Commissioner Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem and Special Adviser on E-GIS & Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Abiodun Babtunde with team members from British Deputy High Commission to discuss GCI(Green Cities & Infrastructure) benefit to Lagos State.

07/12/2023

LAGOS TRAINS 376 COUNCILLORS ON CAPACITY BUILDING

… Urges Councillors to Initiate Good Laws For Residents As part of the efforts of the State Governme

07/12/2023

LAGOS, DEMOLITIONS AND ETHNIC INSINUATIONS- Kunle Adeshina

It is no longer news that the Lagos State Government has intensified efforts toward sanitising the S

07/12/2023

SANWO-OLU SEEKS SYNERGY BETWEEN GOVT, INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA FOR CREATIVE ECONOMY

 •FG will collaborate with LASG using technology for digital Lagos, says Minister Lagos State Gove

07/12/2023

PHOTOS: GOV. SANWO-OLU AS CHIEF HOST AT THE OPENING OF THE ART OF TECHNOLOGY (A.O.T) LAGOS 5.0 AT LANDMARK EVENT CENTRE, V.I ON THURSDAY, 07 DECEMBER 2023

07/12/2023

LASG, BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION SET TO COLLABORATE ON WASTE ENERGY/RECYCLING

The Lagos State Government and the British High Commission in Nigeria are set to collaborate on the

07/12/2023

Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mr Bolaji Kayode Robert with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Kikelomo Bolarinwa, were at the Capacity Building Workshop for the 376 Lagos State Local Government Councillors held at Odeya Events Centre, Awolowo Way, Ikoyi, Lagos to charge Councillors to ensure that legislations made in their hallowed chambers align with the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda of Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu so as to ensure that the dividends of democracy is cascaded down to the grassroots for the benefit of all and sundry.

07/12/2023

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu today inaugurated a bouquet of infrastructure of fully furnished Police Station, Lecture Hall, Hostel Blocks, Canteen and Commandant’s Quarters in Area 'M' Police Command, Idimu, Egbe-ldimu Local Council Development Area.

The Governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. 'Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, stated that the infrastructure is a promise kept to provide a conducive environment that will further enhance the performance of Police officers in ensuring security of lives and properties under the Security and Governance pillar of his administration’s THEMES Plus Development Agenda.

07/12/2023

LAGOS PMO SEEKS IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY AHEAD OF 2024

Ahead of the year 2024, the Management of Lagos State Parastatals Monitoring (PMO) Office has identi

07/12/2023

LASBCA RESEALS EIGHT BUILDINGS OVER CONTRAVENTIONS IN IKOTA, ETI-OSA AXIS

... Warns Against Breaking Government Seal The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has rese

07/12/2023

LAGOS HOS, OTHERS INDUCTED AS FULL MEMBERS, CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro and others have been inducted as Full Members of the Cha

07/12/2023

EMBER MONTHS: LASDRI ADVISES MOTORISTS TO BE SAFETY-CONSCIOUS

… Plans to Host Year 2023 Drivers Recognition, Award Ceremony In continuation of its year 2023 Ember

07/12/2023

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07/12/2023

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07/12/2023

SANWO-OLU SYMPATHISES WITH KADUNA GOVT, VICTIMS’ FAMILIES OVER MILITARY DRONE STRIKE

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sympathised with his Kaduna State counterpart, Sen

06/12/2023

As part of its efforts to ensure a safe society devoid of all forms of Sexual and gender based violence for women and girls, the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has taken its fight to the Lagos State University with perspective of marking the 16 days of Activism against sexual and gender-based violence within the citadel of learning.

Speaking at the one-day workshop in collaboration with UN Women under a Gender and Safe Space Summit themed: ‘UNITE! Invest, Prevent Violence against Women and Girls’ the MWAPA Commissioner; Hon. Cecilia Bolaji Dada, who was represented by the Director, Finance and Accounts of the Ministry; Mrs. Kuburat Olanrewaju Lawal, charged students in tertiary institutions as well as Civil Society Organizations to invest in the fight to end gender - based violence amongst women and girls, in order to achieve a safe academic environment.

Th event was marked by honorary awards to the Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello MIN, NPOM, as the ‘ICON of Gender Safety for Nigeria and West Africa’ as well as the UN Women Deputy representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS Mr. Lansana Wonnen who was honoured with credence in Leadership.

06/12/2023

The 17th edition of the Annual Culturati event was held on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, an initiative of the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Torusim, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe.

The 3-day event, which connected people to African culture, had exciting and educating activities around African culture with culturati food fiesta, which portrayed the rich African foods, delicacies, and beverages.

The grand finale of the event held at the Balmoral Hall featured various displays of African culture from different masquerades, including Eyo traditional drums and dances, comedy, and many more.

Dignitaries that attended the event include Chairman House Committee on Tourism Arts and Culture Hon. Solomon Bonu, the Chief of Staff to Mr Governor, Mr Tayo Ayinde, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Mrs T**e Benson-Awoyinka, Permanent Secretary Mrs Oloruntoyin Atekoja amongst others.

06/12/2023

Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi and Managing Director, Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), Prince Adegbola Akiolu, exchanging souvenirs at an inter – agency engagement at LASAA Headquarters, Oregun Lagos today.

06/12/2023

PLATEAU STATE UNDERSTUDIES LAGOS LANDS BUREAU AUTOMATION, TRANSACTION PROCESS

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Lands Bureau, Mr. Kamar Olowoshago last week received government officials from Plateau State on a familiarisation tour of the State Lands Bureau.

Addressing the delegates, Olowoshago told the Plateau delegation that the State Government has automated its land registrations and transactions processes, following global best practices and in line with the THEMES Plus agenda of the State government that emphasises the use of technology for economic growth and transformation.

According to the Permanent Secretary, the automation of the State's Land process had assisted in simplifying land transactions, ensuring transparency, and enabling easy workflow of the activities of the Bureau.

He added that the Bureau is strategically divided into directorates and units to effectively deliver on its mandate in line with the THEMES Plus Agenda of the present administration particularly towards making Lagos a 21st Century Economy.

Olowoshago stressed that the Bureau has the mandate of ensuring optimal utilisation of available land resources in the State for sustainable development, in addition to entrenching a culture of excellence that will ensure prompt and efficient service delivery in the State.

In his words: “Our vision is to ensure efficient and effective land resources management that promotes equitable access to land, enabling environment for land delivery, land information and positively contribute to the sustainable socio-economic development of the State.”

While noting that Land is a major revenue source and valuable resource harnessed to address the needs of all residents in Lagos State, the Permanent Secretary added that the present administration anchored the State’s Land Administration on a strong legislative framework.

He commended the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his unflinching support for all the Bureau’s initiatives and the confidence reposed in Lands Bureau as a key player in the realisation of the THEMES Plus Agenda.

The Permanent Secretary shared with the delegates the necessary information and resources to enhance their knowledge and broaden the horizon of their State.

The top management staff of the Bureau who received the delegation alongside the Permanent Secretary, took turns to share experiences and knowledge on the effective running and processes of their various departments with the Lagos Lands Bureau.

Speaking earlier, the Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Town Planning, Plateau State, Barr. Peter Nyam who led the delegation, hinted that the visit was in recognition of Lagos State’s excellence in Legal, Land administration matters to mention a few.

He appreciated the Permanent Secretary and the entire staff of the Bureau for their warm reception while assuring that the skills and knowledge gained from the visit would help them to improve their performances and enhance their service delivery to positively impact the growth of Plateau State.

06/12/2023

Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro at the Swearing - In Ceremony of the New Cabinet Members, held at the Exco Chambers, Lagos House, Alausa-Ikeja, on Wednesday, 06 December 2023.