Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has met with Massad Boulos, U.S. Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump for Africa and Arab & Middle Eastern Affairs, at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. The meeting focused on deepening economic cooperation, attracting investment and expanding technology partnerships for Lagos through stronger Nigeria-U.S. relations. Governor Sanwo-Olu said…
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering rehabilitated young adults and creating opportunities for their successful reintegration into society. The government also called on families, communities and stakeholders to embrace rehabilitees with acceptance, compassion and support as they transition to independent and productive lives. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr….
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday joined family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate the 75th birthday of renowned businesswoman, philanthropist, and Christian leader, Apostle Folorunso Alakija. The governor described Alakija as a true icon of leadership and philanthropy, noting that her life has been marked by unwavering dedication to empowering people and supporting communities…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) to sustain its efforts in promoting professionalism and excellence in Nigeria’s human resource sector. Speaking at the CIPM CEO/CHRO/HRD Forum in Victoria Island, Lagos, the governor, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola, commended the institute for its expanding global partnerships…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning Lagos as Africa’s leading technology and innovation hub following a meeting with Ms. Trixie LohMirmand, Chief Executive Officer of Kaoun International, organisers of GITEX. The meeting, held at Lagos House, Marina, focused on strengthening the partnership between Lagos State and GITEX to drive innovation, support startups and attract…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has called on residents to actively plant and nurture trees as part of efforts to build a greener, healthier, and more climate-resilient Lagos. Speaking at the 2026 Lagos State Tree Planting Day held at Eko Amore Gardens, Lekki, the Governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, said…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to occupants of illegal structures along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, warning that a major demolition exercise will begin once the deadline expires. The directive followed the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise, which took place across Ojuelegba, Surulere, and Kosofe on Saturday. Governor Sanwo-Olu stressed that maintaining…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday inspected the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Surulere, where he commended residents for actively participating in efforts to keep their communities clean. The governor said he was encouraged to see residents working alongside officials of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources to clear drainage…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, following the Senate’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish State Police across Nigeria. The Senate on Wednesday approved all 26 clauses of the proposed legislation during the Committee of the Whole, a development widely regarded as one of the…
Nigeria’s premier healthcare recognition platform, the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA), has unveiled recipients of its 2026 Lifetime Achievement and Special Recognition Awards ahead of this week’s ceremony in Lagos. The event will bring together leading healthcare professionals, policymakers, regulators, investors, development partners and industry stakeholders to celebrate excellence, innovation and outstanding contributions to healthcare…
