In a remarkable achievement, Mrs. Bolanle Riskat Adeniran, the Directorof Procurement at Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), stood in thespotlight at the 5th Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Awards 2023. The event, which took place at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, was put in place to celebrate the best in procurement across Africa. Mrs. Adeniran, since assuming office as the head of the ProcurementDepartment, has worked assiduously to ensure that LAWMA aligns withoutlined procurement principles in the state, with the overall aim ofachieving the mandate of making Lagos cleaner and livable for all. Adeniran’s recognition serves as a shining example of…
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The Lagos State Government (LASG) has completed the construction of a modern floating jetty at CMS-Marina to enhance safe and comfortable commuting for residents and visitors; and serving as a strategic connection point to the recently commissioned CMS-Marina Blue Line Rail System. The CMS-MARINA corridor, apart from being one of two major points with seamless connection between Bus Rapid Transport (BRT), the Blue Line Rail Transport and Water Transport, is the waterways hub with huge ridership in thousands on daily basis; linking several coastal areas such as: Badore-Ajah in Eti Osa Local Government; Ipakodo, Ibeshe, Ijede in Ikorodu Local Government;…
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, 7 August, 2023, assured the workers in the state that his administration would sustain the cordial relationship between itself and the Labour Unions, which had helped to enhance the growth, progress and development of the state. The Governor stated this while addressing the leadership and members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the state at the frontage of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The Governor, who regretted that last week’s protests by the workers had affected the revenue of the state, warned the Labour Unions…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, on his 65 years birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Monday, 7 August, 2023, described Pastor Ojelabi, a former Federal Lawmaker and ex-member of the Lagos State Executive Council, as a religious leader, seasoned politician and administrator, who used his positions for the development of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The Governor said Pastor Ojelabi contributed immensely to the growth and development of Lagos State as a council chairman,…
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has praised the Super Falcons for their superb performance in their match against the England team. Senator Tinubu said she is very proud of the girls, who she said played their hearts out in the Round of 16 encounter of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup. The First Lady who watched the match with the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima; and the Wife of the Senate President, Mrs Ekaette Akpabio described the match as a tension-soaked encounter, saying the Nigerian girls were no push…
The Lagos State Government would like to, once again, acknowledge with deep regret the unfortunate elevator accident of Tuesday, 1st August 2023 at the House Officer’s residence of the General Hospital, Odan, which resulted in the death of Dr. Vwaere Diaso, a vibrant young house officer. We commiserate with her family and her colleagues and pray for the repose of her soul. As a Government, we feel the pain of this irreparable loss. May The Almighty console them and give them the strength to go through this difficult time. The Lagos State Government, in recognition of the importance of providing…
The immediate past Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN, has denied the baseless and defamatory allegation that he was involved in drafting the judgement for the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) Judges. Fashola expressed disappointment with the spread of the false information on social media platforms and has thus, called on security agencies to take action against those responsible for spreading fake news. In response to the allegation, Fashola clarified that he has been away from Abuja for an extended period of time, rendering the claims entirely unfounded. He condemned the individuals behind these dangerous allegations, referring…
The North East Peoples Solidarity Front (NEPSF) has made an appeal to President Bola Tinubu to appoint a new Auditor General for the Federation from the North-East geo-political zone. In a statement jointly signed by President Comrade Gabriel Michi and Secretary Comrade Mahmood Rufai, the group while acknowledging that the recruitment process for the position of Auditor General for the Federation was fair and transparent. They stated that after a thorough and competitive process, the best candidates were recommended based on merit, but however lamented that since the nation’s independence, the North-East geo-political zone has never had the opportunity to…
Borno State Governor, Banagana Umara Zulum, has approved the release of N80 million grant for use by Guwori Islamic Academy, a charity institution that provides education to children mostly from low income families. Zulum announced the approval on Sunday, 6 August, 2023 at the graduation ceremony of the school which is located around customs office in Jere Local Government Area. The Governor explained that the N80 million will be released in four batches of N20 million every year to support provision of educational facilities, improve teachers’ welfare and enhance learning for students. “I am highly impressed with what I have…
By Ibrahim A. Jagaba In what eminently qualifies for an uncommon birthday celebration experience, Commander of the Rapid Response Squad, (RRS) of the Lagos Police Command, CSP Saheed Olayinka Egbeyemi, on Friday, 4 August, 2023, during a birthday timeout organized and bankrolled in his honor by friends and well wishers, received the prestigious Royal Peace Ambassador Sword. By implications, this confers on him the royal title of Jakadan Zaman Lafiya, (Peace Ambassador) under the awarding Emirate, which covers 17 southern states of Nigeria. Handing the significant royal peace insignia to the celebrant, the Sarkin Samarin Yamma, the Traditional Leader of…