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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, CASH PRIZES TO 2018/2019 SPELLING BEE WINNERS
Lagos State Government has given winners of the 2018/2019 Spelling Bee competition in the primary and secondary categories scholarship awards, in addition to other prizes.
LAGOS PARTNERS IITA TO TRAIN 13,548 YOUTHS IN AGRIBUSINESS
Lagos State Government collaborates with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Africa Projects Development Centre (APDC) to train 13,548 youths in the various agricultural value chains in a five-stage model.
(FEBRUARY 2) LAGOS RESTATES COMMITMENTS TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Lagos State Government restated its commitment to environmental conservation through continuous awareness on the importance of wetlands.
LAGOS RAISES OBJECTION TO SUIT AGAINST MOTORCYCLE, TRICYCLE BAN
Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo SAN, filed a notice of preliminary objection and counter affidavit in a Fundamental Human Rights’ application by Olukoya Ogungbeje before the Federal High Court, lkoyi, seeking to challenge the Executive Order of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, restricting the use of motorcycles and tricycles in six Local Governments and nine Local Council Development Areas.
(FEBRUARY 3) COMMISSIONER CHARGES LAGESC OPERATIVES ON IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, has implored operatives of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) to step up their performance in the discharge of their duties.
IFAKO-IJAIYE GH COMMENCES FREE CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING
General Hospital, Ifako Ijaiye, commenced free cervical cancer screening for women across the State Lagos metropolis.
LAGOS COURT SENTENCES MAN TO 25 YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR DEFILEMENT
Lagos State Sexual Offences Court, Ikeja, sentenced one Nura Asumoge to 25 years imprisonment for the defilement of a 13-year old minor.
(FEBRUARY 4) LASG RELEASES Y2020 PUBLIC SERVICE EXAMINATION RESULTS
Lagos State Examinations Board announced the release of the year 2020 Public Service Examination results.
LASG CONDEMNS ALLEGED BRUTALISATION OF JOURNALIST BY KAI OPERATIVES
The Lagos State Government condemned the alleged brutalisation of a journalist, Benjamin Anaja, with Guild Press Limited by some operatives of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI).
LASG RELEASES YEAR 2020-2023 APPROVED BOOKLIST FOR SCHOOLS
Lagos State Government released the year 2020-2023 Approved Booklist for Public and Private Schools.
(FEBRUARY 5) SANWO-OLU SWEARS-IN NEW PERMANENT SECRETARIES
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sworn-in 18 new Permanent Secretaries.
LASG THREE-DAY SCHOOL SPORTS COMPETITION ENDS
The two-in-one, three-day sporting tourney for Secondary Schools came to a close.
LASG SET TO DRIVE CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVE TO POWER ICT SECTOR
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu declared readiness to lead the way in the use of cleaner energy to power the coming ICT sector in the State.
LASG HOSTS FIFTH FORUM FOR AUTO, SPARE-PARTS DEALERS
Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (MVAA) hosted the Fifth Auto and Spare-Parts Dealers Stakeholders’ Forum
LAGOS POLICE COMMAND ARRESTS 654 SUSPECTS IN JANUARY
The Lagos State Police Command arrested no fewer than 654 suspected criminals for armed robbery, arson, cultism and other vices.
(FEBRUARY7)LASG SEALED 103 HEALTH FACILITIES IN Y2020- HEFAMAA
A total of 103 health facilities were sealed in 2020 for non-compliance with regulatory standards.
OPEBI LAND TUSSLE: LAGOS JUSTIFIES ACTION ON DISPUTED LAND
The Committee of Inquiry set up by the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) to look into the complaint of a lawyer, M.O. Ubani (Esq.), submitted its final report.
SANWO-OLU APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF GM LASBCA, SSA ON PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Arc. Gbolahan Oki as General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LABSCA) and Adenike Dasola
Oyetunde as the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. Governor on Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWD).
SANWO-OLU INAUGURATES LAGOS STATE JOINT REVENUE COMMITTEE
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurated the State Joint Revenue Committee (SJRC).
(FEBRUARY 8) LAGOS MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY GETS GM
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Engr. Olufunsho Elulade as
GM, Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory.
TRAFFIC RADIO LAUNCHES MOBILE APP TO ENHANCE REPORTING
Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1FM launched a Mobile App to enhance the prompt and timely dissemination of traffic advisory and information to road users.
(FEBRUARY 9) LAGOS PROVIDES SUCCOUR FOR MORE VULNERABLE RESIDENTS
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu brought smiles on the faces of some vulnerable Lagosians as he presented cheques to beneficiaries at the 2nd edition of Sanwo-Olu Listens’ initiative.
LAGOS AUCTIONS 83 FORFEITED VEHICLES FOR VIOLATION OF STATE TRAFFIC LAW
Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the State Task Force on Environmental and Special
Offences Unit, supervised the public auction of 83 forfeited vehicles.
(FEBRUARY 10) LAGOS BEGINS RECHANNELISATION, REALIGNMENT OF BANANA ISLAND SHORELINE
The Lagos State Government began the re-channelisation and re-alignment of Banana Island shoreline with the dredging and reopening of the illegally reclaimed portion of the Creek at 101
Close, First Avenue, Banana Island.
PARTICIPANTS OF LAGOS AGRIPRENEURSHIP (LAP) TO UNDERTAKE THREE MONTHS INTERNSHIP
Participants of the Lagos State LAP would be exposed to a three-month internship with an existing farm or facility to enable them to get firsthand experience of the agricultural process.
LSACA TRAINS TEACHERS ON FAMILY LIFE, HIV/AIDS EDUCATION
Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, commenced the training of public Junior Secondary School teachers on Family Life and HIV/AIDS Education (FLHE).
LASUBEB/UBEC TRAINS TEACHERS ON HANDLING PUPILS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES
Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal
Basic Education Commission (UBEC), organized a five-day capacity workshop.
WAPA ORGANISES WORKSHOP ON DANGERS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
The Ministry of Women Development and Poverty Alleviation, WAPA, organised a two-day workshop on Gender-Based Violence.
(FEBRUARY 11) SANWO-OLU MOURNS JAKANDE
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu mourned the passing of the first Civilian Governor of the State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande.
LAGOS, POLICE HALT PLANNED PROTESTS IN LEKKI OVER THREATS OF VIOLENCE
The Lagos State Government issued a stern warning to various opposing groups planning to embark on protests at the Lekki Toll Plaza, advising them to shelve the plan.
LAGOS LAUNCHES ‘lLERA EKO’ CAMPAIGN
Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) launched ‘llera Eko’ campaign to achieve universal health coverage for all Lagosians.
LAGOS LAUNCHES ‘EACH ONE REACH 10’ VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION CHAIN CAMPAIGN
The Lagos State Government commenced a voluntary blood donation chain campaign tagged ‘Each One Reach Ten’.
(FEBRUARY 12) JAKANDE’S REMAINS LAID TO REST IN LAGOS
The remains of first civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, was interred at the Vaults and Gardens private cemetery Ikoyi, Lagos.
(FEBRUARY 13) EPE MCC READY IN TWO MONTHS
Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, disclosed that, barring any major setback or challenge, the Epe Maternal and Childcare Centre (MCC), would be ready for use by Epe communities in two months.
(FEBRUARY 14) SANWO-OLU APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF DR. FOLAYINKA DANIA AS ACTING CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the appointment of Dr. Folayinka Dania as the Acting Chief Resilience Officer (Ag. CRO) of the Lagos State Resilience Office (LASRO).
SANWO-OLU RECEIVES NOTES LATE JAKANDE LEFT FOR HIM
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu received a note left for him by late Aihaji Lateef Kayode Jakande
LAGOS SIGNS MoU WITH GERMAN AGENCY ON SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUTHS
Lagos State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a German Development Agency, GIZ, on human capacity development.
LSACA CONDUCTS FREE H1V TESTING SERVICES
Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) conducted Free HIV Testing Services (HTS) at the Ozone Cinema, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos.
(FEBRUARY 15) UK ENDORSES MORE FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS INTO LAGOS
The British Government gave a seal of approval for more foreign investments in Lagos, as plans get underway for the take-off of the first waste to energy plant in the State.
(FEBRUARY 16) 8TH EHINGBETI SUMMIT BEGINS
8th Ehingbeti Summit began in Lagos.
LASUBEB/UBEC TRAINS TEACHERS ON JOLLY PHONICS
Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, in partnership with the Universal Basic Education, Commission and Universal Learning Solutions (ULS), organised an intensive training
programme for 60 Jolly Phonics teachers and Quality Assurance Officers.
(FEBRUARY 17) LAGOS ENCOURAGES VICTIMS OF CRIME TO STAND AS WITNESSES IN COURT TRIALS
Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions, Mrs. Olayinka Adeyemi, urged victims of crime to come out as credible witnesses to support their claims during court trials.
LASG WARNS AGAINST FRAUDULENT SALES OF GOVERNMENT LAND
The Lagos State Lands Bureau warned against fraudulent sales of government land.
(FEBRUARY 18) 8TH EHINGBETI SUMMIT CLOSES
The 8th Lagos State Economic Summit (Ehingbeti) drawn to a close.
SANWO-OLU APPROVES OVER N454M DEATH BENEFITS FOR DECEASED CIVIL SERVANTS
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the payment of Death Benefits to 252 direct beneficiaries and family members of deceased staff.
(FEBRUARY 19) 8TH DAY FIDAU HOLDS FOR JAKANDE
8th Day Fidau held for the late Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande.
SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS FLYOVER, FOUR ROAD PROJECTS IN ALIMOSHO, AGBADO OKE-ODO.
Governor Sanwo-Olu commissioned four critical road projects in Agbado-Oke Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
(FEBRUARY 20) SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS ABESAN YOUTH CENTRE
Governor Sanwo-Olu commissioned the remodeled Abesan Youth Centre in Alimosho Local Government Area.
#ENDSARS: LASG PAYS N20 MILLION NAIRA COMPENSATION TO TWO PETITIONERS
Lagos State Government paid a compensation of N20 million to two petitioners at the Judicial
Panel of Inquiry and Restitution for the Victims Police Brutality and Other Matters held at the
Lagos Court of Arbitration, Lekki.
SANWO-OLU INAUGURATES FULLY EQUIPPED PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE IN IFELODUN LCDA
Gov. Sanwo-Olu inaugurated a state-of-the-art Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Alaba-Oro, Ifelodun LCDA.
(FEBRUARY 21) VERIFICATION OF COVID-19 PCR TEST RESULTS IN LAGOS STATE
Lagos State Government deployed a verification platform to validate the authenticity of COVID-19 PCR tests done within the Private Laboratory Consortium and all State Public laboratories for outbound flights.
(FEBRUARY 22) LAGOS COMPLETES PALLIATIVE WORK ON EKO BRIDGE
The palliative intervention on Eko Bridge to replace the eight expansion joints on the highway was completed.
(FEBRUARY 23) LASTVEB PARTNERS GIZ, SLOT TO IMPROVE HARDWARE, SOFTWARE SKILLS IN LAGOS
Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) partnered SLOT Foundation and Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Organisationen (GIZ) towards the training of youths in Software and Hardware Service Engineering.
SANWO-OLU INAUGURATES IOGC, JUDICIAL AND HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSIONS’ BOARDS
Governor Babajide Sanwo-O1u inaugurated members of the Judicial Service Commission, Health Service Commission and Board of the State-owned Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation (IOGC).
PLANS TO ESTABLISH LAGOS FILM VILLAGE ON COURSE
Lagos State Government restated commitment to the film Village project.
LASG, BRITISH GOVERNMENT COLLABORATE TO UPGRADE OTTO COMMUNITY
Lagos State Government is to partner with the present administration in upgrading Otto blighted Community in Lagos Mainland into a modern model city.
(FEBRUARY 24) LAGOS COMMENCES PHASED REFURBISHMENT OF GENERAL HOSPITALS
Lagos State Government has commenced phased refurbishment and renovation of all general hospitals in the State.