As Lagos State Government intensifies its monthly sanitation awareness programme, it has hinted of plans to introduce smart waste bins for every tenement in the state. This statement was made by the Special Adviser on Environment, Mr Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu when he led other state officials during the ongoing weekly sanitation awareness and cleaning exercise held at Ajeromi Local Government adding that indiscriminate Waste disposal is a major contributor to prevalence of communicable diseases. Akodu who was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Mr. Gaji Omobolaji and Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services Engr Mahamood Adegbite said the…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Lagos State Government has said it remains committed to a vision of a sustainable and business-friendly environment while ensuring effective and appropriate control of illegal conversion of land Usage. The Honourable Commissioner for the Waterfront, Hon. Yacoob Alebiosu made this known during a two-day monitoring and enforcement exercise by an inspection team of the Ministry at the Lekki Foreshore Scheme in Eti-Osa Local Government Development Area recently. According to Alebiosu, illegal unsafe, non-conforming developments coupled with the activities of unscrupulous developers continue to pose a lot of challenges to the State Government. He noted, however, that all hands must…
The Lagos State Government has demonstrated its commitment to enhancing the professional capabilities of its public servants by sponsoring 47 officers to attend the National Mentoring Conference in Abuja. The Conference with the theme: ‘Driving National Transformation and Value Re-Orientation Through Mentoring’ was organised by the Mentoring and Career Development Institute of Nigeria (MCDI). The two-day event featured a keynote address, panel discussion, master class, and tour of the Abuja city centre. The keynote address, which was based on the theme of the conference, was delivered by the Chairperson of the African Women’s Leadership Network, Professor Oluwafunmilayo Para-Mallam whilst the…
By Osuji David, Lagos Knowledge, they say, is power. Whatever you don’t know is totally beyond you, whoever has more knowledge than you is absolutely above you and should be accorded the honour whenever he or she speaks especially about things you are oblivious about. Powerful men in Nigeria especially within the political and business sector assume that they know everything, they get too carried away sometimes about their successes that they fail to even acknowledge God in their dealings, they ignore his prophets despite the fact that they don’t have an idea about what will happen to them in…
PIX: Images of the courtesy visit by the leadership of St Finbarrs’ College Old Students Association to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Alausa, Ikeja. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hosted the leadership of St Finbarrs’ College Old Students Association who recently paid a courtesy visit to his office at Alausa, Ikeja. The team led by its President, Mr. Patrick Doyle and the football legend Mr. Henry Nwosu, MON, was received by the State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun; his counterpart for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende and the Special Adviser to the Governor on…
Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has commended the foundational upbringing that shaped the life of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. He gave the commendation yesterday in Abeokuta during a presentation of a musical play titled: “Aremu Omo Ashabi – A Mother, A Son and Destiny”. Mr. Governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin remarked that the musical, organised in honour of late Madam Bernice Ashabi Bankole Obasanjo, mother of former President of Nigeria, His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo, highlighted the profound impact of mother on a child and nation. He commended the…
PIX: (L-R) Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Engr. Oluwole Sotire, Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, Executive Chairman and Managing Director of Anambra State Physical Planning Board, Barr. Chike F. Maduekwe, General Manager, Anambra State Physical Planning Board, Tpl. Ajuluchukwu Nwankwo, and Special Assistant to the Anambra State Governor on Physical Planning, Dr. Bernard Nwabueze. Lagos State Government has called for the establishment of a forum of Commissioners for Physical Planning in the country to assist in comparing notes. The call was made by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr.…
The Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted from Osborne/Dolphin Estate to Sura enroute Adeniji-Adele Link Bridge from 12.00 am , Saturday, 27th July to 5.00 am on Monday, 29th July, 2024 for asphalt pavement of the road. Consequently, Motorists are advised to use the following alternative routes: Scene 1 Motorists from Osborne/Dolphin Estate are advised to connect Sura Link Bridge to Adeniji-Adele to access the Third Mainland Bridge to continue with their journeys Scene 2 Motorists from the State House at Marina are to connect Obalende to link Simpson Bridge inward Sura to access Adeniji Adele…
France’s high-speed train lines were targeted by multiple “malicious” acts including arson on Friday, in what has been described as “an attack on France” and “coordinated sabotage” to disrupt travel ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The French state railway company SNCF said in a post on X that “a large number of trains were diverted or canceled,” and asked “all travelers who can to postpone their trip and not go to the station.” By Friday afternoon its services had partially resumed though widespread disruption continued. The operator said the Atlantic, Northern and Eastern high-speed lines were…
Ahead of the planned protest slated for 1st – 10th of August, 2024 tagged ‘End Bad Governance’. and in compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police ; IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD,NPM that all organizers of protest to give details of their activity to their Police command for security arrangement before the date of commencement. The command also recognizes the fundamental rights of citizens to protest with a view to ventilate their frustration and also note that no responsible government will allow violent protests that will breach the rights and freedom of other citizens who may not…