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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians to uphold the nation’s founding values of resilience, patriotism, and faith in God, stressing that the progress of Nigeria depends on the collective efforts of its people. He said the Independence Day celebration was not only a reminder of the nation’s hard-earned freedom but also a call to renew dedication to building a stronger and more prosperous country. Speaking during the 65th National Independence Day Celebration Service held in Lagos on Sunday, Governor Sanwo-Olu restated his administration’s commitment to fostering unity, peace, and accelerated development in the state and across Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde, said Lagos remains a shining example of diversity and inclusion, noting that his administration would continue to create opportunities for all residents irrespective of ethnicity, faith, or background. The Governor also commended religious...

…Ojo LG, Badagry Monarchs Table Flood, Jobs, Tourism Demands at Lagos Budget Forum Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George At the just concluded 2026 budget consultative forum, Lagos State Government has underscored the need to invest in safe, inclusive, and well-regulated nightlife zones to harness the city’s growing reputation as a global nightlife hub. Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, stated in his presentation  following Lagos’ recognition as the 14th best city in the world for nightlife and 2nd in Africa by Time Out Magazine. The consultative forum is a process of engaging residents across the five IBILE divisions of the state—Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Epe, which commenced September 9th in the Ikeja division and concluded on the 16th at Badagry division held at the Aderemi Makanjuola Auditorium in Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo. George noted that while the ranking reflects both global recogniti...

•Incident Management Structure set in motion in Yaba •Port health services tighten screening at international airport The Lagos State Government has activated the Incident Management Structure (IMS) of the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) as part of measures to strengthen prevention and preparedness against any possible outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the State. The IMS activation followed an emergency meeting of the Lagos PHEOC held on the 9th of September at the Mainland Hospital, Yaba, in response to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, have been reported. At the meeting, an epidemiology overview of the DRC outbreak was reviewed, while pillar leads presented a preparedness checklist spanning infection prevention and control (IPC), surveillance, contact tracing, case management, laboratory capacity, evacuation, risk communication, budget and logistic...

L-R: Special Adviser to Governor of Lagos State on Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Lekan Balogun; Commissioners, Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende; Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Ope George; Baale of Mulero-Agege, High Chief Olaitan Opeifa and the Permanent Secretary of Economic Planning, Mrs. Olayinka Ojo during the opening session of the Y2026 budget consultative forum for the Ikeja division, held at the Multipurpose Hall of Radio Lagos, Agidingbi in Ikeja, on Tuesday, 9th September 2025. The Lagos State Government has commenced its consultative forum for the 2026 budget cycle, with a commitment to deepen citizen engagement and consolidate on achievements from previous fiscal years. The forum, which has been an annual exercise, is a critical part of the budget cycle, as it provides a platform for residents to make contributions that guide how public resources are allocated to address community needs, drive growth, improve service delivery, and make ...

• “The city on par with iconic global waterfronts like Monaco, Venice,” Rodi Basso L-R:  Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi; his counterpart for Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyika; Co-founder/ CEO, E1 Powerboat Racing, Rodi Basso and Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Sam Egube  during a media parley on E1 Lagos GP, held at the Black Diamond Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.  The organisers of the E1 Series and the Lagos State Government on Monday expressed their readiness to hold a world-class E1 Electric Powerboat Championship that will bring over 250 sports personalities together next month in Nigeria's commercial and economic capital, Lagos. They said the landmark event that would be taking place in Africa for the first time, between October 3 and 5 in Victoria Island, symbolises Lagos' commi...

The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of its Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on the Year 2026 Budget, a participatory exercise aimed at involving residents in shaping the State’s developmental priorities. According to a statement from the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, the consultative sessions will run across the five divisions of Lagos State, beginning Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Ikeja and concluding Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in Badagry. The fora will feature representatives from Community Development Associations, traditional rulers, professional and religious bodies, civil society groups, non-governmental and trade organizations, youth groups, and people living with disabilities. Members of the general public are also encouraged to attend, with provisions made for both physical and virtual participation. Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, described the consultative forum as a cornerstone of Lagos’ budgeta...