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The Lagos State Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr Sam Egube will on Saturday be honoured with an 'Outstanding Leader' award by the Urhobo and Isoko Elites in Lagos. SAM EGUBE, DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE  GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE, BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU Revealed in a statement signed by representatives of the group, Dr. Benson Uwheru and Mrs. Blessing Dan-Egua, described Egube as "an Outstanding Leader and son of our land" and "A pride of Urhobo, Isoko and the South-South in Lagos." According to the statement, the celebration will hold on Saturday, July 18 at the Shell Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The group noted that the event aims to celebrate excellence, honour leadership, and build a legacy. Engr. Samuel Egube is an economist and investment professional by training, with private sector experience and public service to the heart of governance in Africa’s largest megacity. Before his current role, he served as the Honourable Commissioner for Econom...

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.  Residents of Lagos have recently voiced concerns over the growing heaps of refuse in some parts of the state. In response, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an immediate scale-up of waste evacuation operations, assuring Lagosians that the situation is being addressed with urgency and determination. According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, on Thursday, the Governor directed all relevant agencies and service providers to intensify efforts and work round the clock to clear the backlog of waste and restore normalcy across affected communities.   The government acknowledged the inconveniences caused by the temporary disruption in waste collection, stressing that residents deserve a clean, healthy and environmentally sustainable city.   "Governor Sanwo-Olu has consequently directed an immediate scale-up of waste evacuation operations across the state,...

Lagos State has emerged Nigeria’s best-performing sub-national in the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI), leading other states by wide margins across all sectors. This was revealed in the latest ranking released by Phillips Consulting Limited, Nigeria’s leading business and management consulting firm, Lagos is ranked number one  in the National Assessment Report out of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja in the Overall pSPI Rank, based on continued strength across key governance and economic indicators. The 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI) identifies Lagos as Top Revenue Performer, stating that "Lagos ranks 1st in IGR per capita, per km², and per trade route." It also ranked Lagos as second in internet penetration and digital access. The report rates Lagos positively in High Financial Independence, stating that "69 per cent of Lagos State’s revenue comes from IGR, significantly higher than the national average of 18 per cent, reducing rel...

Governor  Babajide Sanwo-Olu  of Lagos State, on Wednesday inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the maiden edition of the National Intermediate Games (NIG), tagged 'Lagos 2026'.   Front row, from left: Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende; Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Sam Egube; Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Director-General, National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade; Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu and others during the inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the maiden Lagos 2026 National Intermediate Games, held at Lagos House, Marina, on Wednesday. Governor Sanwo-Olu charged the LOC members to approach the assignment with dedication, professionalism and a clear sense of purpose.   Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of Lagos House, Marina, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the Local Organising Committee's responsibi...

The Lagos State Government says it has expanded office accommodation for public servants by an additional 19,525 square metres to improve operational efficiency, enhance service delivery, and reduce reliance on rented office spaces. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Works, Dr. Adekunle Olayinka, disclosed this on Monday during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing marking the third anniversary of the second term of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. Olayinka said the administration remains committed to infrastructure-led development as a driver of economic growth, job creation, and improved living standards for residents. He cited the completion and commissioning of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administrative Complex and Revenue House within the Alausa Secretariat as part of efforts to strengthen public sector efficiency and improve the working environment for government employees. According to him, the proj...

  Photo L-R: General Manager, Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA), Dr. Animashaun Oladimeji; Permanent Secretary, Office of E-GIS and Urban Development, Engr. Adeyemi Adetunji Adesanya; Special Adviser to the Governor, E-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde and Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, during the 2026 annual ministerial press briefing as part of activities marking the Third Year of the 2 nd Term in Office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, on Thursday. Lagos residents in several communities across the state are set to witness fresh urban renewal projects as the Lagos State Government unveiled a list of regeneration scheme areas aimed at improving physical planning, infrastructure, and land administration. According to the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State, Office of E-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, the initiative forms par...

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu congratulates  his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat,  after being officially declared the winner of the APC Direct Primary election on Thrsday. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, for emerging as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the State.   Governor Sanwo-Olu issued the congratulatory message in a statement released on Friday morning following the declaration of Dr. Obafemi Hamzat as winner of the direct primary election that was held across the State on Thursday.   The Governor stated that the huge numbers of party faithful that thronged different polling centres was a reflection of the confidence reposed in Dr. Hamzat to consolidate the audacious and transformative leadership of the current administration.   Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed gratitude to all members of the party in Lagos for thei...

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed the status of the Lagos State University, LASU as the top choice university in Nigeria, revealed in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) rankings. Sanwo-Olu described the feat as a reflection of the state government’s sustained investment in quality education and institutional development. Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu addressing the 25th  convocation of  Lagos State University, LASU during the ceremony. According to figures released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), LASU attracted 84,426 applicants to claim the status of the most preferred tertiary institution in the country, ahead of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), which recorded 78,240 applicants. The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) placed third with 60,370 applicants, while the University of Ibadan and the University of Benin followed with 58,895 and 55,425 applicants respectively. Reacting to the development, Governor Sa...

… NLC, TUC appeals for review of the minimum wage from ₦85,000 to ₦250,000 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved an additional ₦50,000 to State workers’ salaries for the month of May as part of efforts to cushion the prevailing economic hardship, particularly the impact of rising fuel prices.   L-R: Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Lagos State chapter, Comrade (Mrs) Funmi Sessi; Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro and Chairman, Trade Union Congress Of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, Comrade Aladetan Abiodun at the Workers Day Celebration, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Friday. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the announcement at the 2026 Workers Day celebration themed “Insecurity, Poverty: Bane of Decent Work", held on Friday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.  He reiterated that the intervention, which will be reviewed, underscores his administration’s resolve to ensu...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu received his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat who have been on a consultation train on his governorship ambition for the 2027 election.  Dr Hamzat is hoping to clinch his party's governorship ticket for the next general elections. The Deputy Governor, Dr Hamzat via his X platform said "Today, I am honoured by the endorsement of my Governor, my brother and my friend, HE Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. "His trust means a great deal to me. We’ve worked side by side in the service of Lagos State, and I don’t take this vote of confidence lightly. "I remain committed to building on the progress we’ve made together, and look forward to serving Lagosians with integrity, focus and a clear sense of purpose." With the All Progressives Congress, APC primaries not far fetched to officially pick her flagbearers for the next general elections, aspirants continue to seek supports from party faithful, power blocs and groups within the party. ...

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that talks are ongoing to extend the Red Line Rail network to neighbouring communities in Ogun State to accommodate more commuters. Governor of Lagos State, M.r Babajide Sanwo-Olu Sanwo-Olu said the acquisition of 24 new coaches for the Red Line Rail by the Lagos State Government in China will enhance the multimodal transportation system. Speaking during an interview with State House correspondents at the Lagos House, Marina, on Wednesday, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the new trains on the Red Line will have eight cars as a gainst the four cars currently being used on blue line. Sanwo-olu noted that the addition was designed to support the 27-kilometre Red Line from Oyingbo to Agbado, targeting up to 37 daily trips and over 500,000 daily passengers when fully operational. He said that there were ongoing conversations to extend the Red Line further into Ogun State, noting that the rail expansion by his administration is tie...

  •Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, 19 football pitches, Tolu Schools in Ajegunle among projects to be commissioned Key legacy projects of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration will be inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his first official visit to Lagos State. L-R - Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde; Commissioner for Agriculture and Food System, Ms. Abisola Olusanya; Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso; Special Adviser to the Governor on Works, Dr. Adekunle Olayinka and his counterpart for Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola during a Press Briefing on the two-day visit of President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to Lagos for commissioning of projects across the State, held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, the Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja, on Monday, April 6, 2026. Among the iconic projects that will be commissioned by Tinubu in the two-day visit to his home state include the newly cons...

…LASG holds World Bank-Supported HOPE Initiative Public Sensitisation Photo: Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (fifth left); Chairman, House committee on Health, Hon. Lawal Musibau (fourth left); Commissioners, Basic and Secondary Education - Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun (third left); Health - Prof. Akin Abayomi (second left); Director, Development Partners Department, Mr. Bolaji Onimole (left) and students during the Public Sensitisation and Presentation of the current administration’s significant strides ‘HOPE-GOV (Primary Health, Basic Education and Governance)’ held at the Lagos House, Marina, on Thursday. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally launched an e-learning platform and free academic materials for students in Public Schools, signaling a new phase of the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity - (HOPE) initiative. The launch held   at the   Lagos House in Marina during a public sensit...