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The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday inaugurated multiple projects in Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), facilitated by the council chairman, Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo. The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots development, innovation, and inclusive governance. The projects commissioned by Governor Sanwo-Olu are Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi Island Golden Court, consisting of two- and three-bedroom flats and four-bedroom duplexes with BQs; the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps Operational Base; and the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Shopping Mall on Adeniji Adele Street.   Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (middle); Chairman, Lagos Island East LCDA, Mayor Muibi Folawiyo (2nd right); MD/CEO, Upfront Homes, Mr. Babatunde Faleye (right) and others, during the commissioning of Prince Tajudeen Olusi Island Golden Court at Lagos Island East LCDA on Thursday,  November 13, 2025. Aerial view of th...

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Chairman of Lagos Island East LCDA, Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo at the event. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu launched the e-Birth registration initiative, a collaboration between the Lagos State Government, the National Population Commission (NPC), and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). The launch held on Thursday, at the Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA) along with commissioning of newly built projects facilitated by the the Council chairman, Hon. Muibi Folawiyo. Governor Sanwo-Olu explained that the new digital registration system will ensure every child is assigned a National Identification Number (NIN) from birth, strengthening data management and government planning.  “With the e-registration that has started now, children will have their National Identification Numbers from birth. It is data we are collecting right from the start, and that is the way to go. Govern...

…Flags Off 2025 Professional Week Chairman of APBN Lagos, Bldr. Asimiyu-Towolawi Bashir. The Lagos State Chapter of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN) on Tuesday, restated its support for Lagos State government economic agenda, as well as renewed commitment to professionalism and service to humanity. This was stated at a press briefing to flag off APBN 2025 Professional Week, at the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) Secretariat, Central Business District (CBD), Alausa, Ikeja. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of APBN Lagos, Bldr. Asimiyu-Towolawi Bashir, restated the association role which was designed to promote collaboration among professional bodies, deepen ethical standards, and encourage a culture of service among practitioners across disciplines. According to him, the 2025 Professional Week reflects the association’s drive to uphold the ideals of integrity, excellence, and social responsibility among its members. ...

The first set of winners emerged from Week One of the Governor’s Milestone Quiz Competition, with six individuals securing the top positions in the first-place category. The competition was launched about a fortnight ago, scheduled to run online  www.lagosquiz.com  for four weeks starting from November 1, 2025, is aimed at promoting awareness, inspiring young people, and encouraging academic excellence. The top winners are: Godwin W., Benedicta O., Damilare O., Bolaji W., Igwe I., and Benjamin O., with each person to receive a Tablet, branded jacket, and a tote bag packed with exciting gifts, including Bluetooth suction speakers, mug, flash drive, T-shirt, Lagos Historical Puzzle Book, notepad and pen, gift cards, as well as a guided visit to the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB) Gallery and the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History. In the second-place category, the winners include: Opelouwa O., Kamaldeen S., Abosede A., Adekunle C., Omo...

The Lagos State government has sealed Tower College of Health Sciences in Gberigbe, Ikorodu, for operating an illegal nursing program.   A joint enforcement team on Thursday, comprising officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Health through the Directorate of Nursing Services (DNS), the Nursing and Midwifery Committee of Lagos State, and the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwife (NANNM), Lagos State branch, with men of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), stormed the school premises to enforce the closure. During the operation, the Director of the college, Femi Ajekigbe was arrested and has been taken into custody for questioning and further legal action by the State. Speaking to journalists after the closure, Mrs Sola Aketi, the Director of Nursing Services, Lagos State Ministry of Health noted that the institution had been notified of the imminent ...

...Lagos water bodies vital to harnessing coastal economy - Marine Minister From left:  Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab; Managing Director/CEO, First Bank Group, Mr. Segun Alebiosu; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; representative of Osun State Governor, Prof. Chinwe Obuaku and the Director General/CEO, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (MIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola represented the Minister of Marine & Blue Economy during the 11 th  Lagos International Climate Change summit with the theme “Blue Economy, Green Money: Financing Africa’s Coastal Resilience and Ocean Innovation” at the Lagos Continental Hotel in Victoria Island, on Thursday, 6 November, 2025. The Lagos State government has restated her resolve to harnessing the many potentials inherent in its acquatic space and the Blue Economy. The Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said this new focus is resolved to unlock su...

…stakeholders laud Governor Sanwo-Olu’s responsiveness With stakeholders engagement completed for the rehabilitation works from Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge section (Ajah), Lagos State government has commenced construction of the final stretch of the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway. Speaking during a Stakeholders meeting that heralded the road project kick off, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, said the Government prioritized the rehabilitation of the remaining section of Eti-Osa-Lekki- Epe Expressway to reduce travel time - saving important man-hours that would have been otherwise lost to traffic; boost interconnectivity and generally make life more meaningful to commuters. L-R: Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi; Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa; a traditional ruler; Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola; Commissioner for Inform...

General Manager, Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance Regulatory Agency  ( LASIMRA ) ,  Prince Oyekanmi Elegushi. The Lagos State Government, in efforts to ensure enhanced transparency and accountability in infrastructure improvements will launch an online system - Telecommunication Infrastructure Regulatory System (TIRS) in 2026.  This was convened in a statement issued at the weekend and signed by the General Manager of Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), Prince Oyekanmi Elegushi, stating that the system would help to ensure all telecommunication infrastructure deployments in the State adhere to established regulations and standards. Elegushi said the TIRS launch will take place in February 2026 which is designed to streamline the permit application process for telecom infrastructure projection within Lagos S...

Photo: Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu addressing the summit during the Southwest Citizen-Government Engagement Summit, themed “Strengthening Democracy through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future” at the International Conference Centre in Akure, Ondo, on Wednesday, 29 October, 2025. The Governor of Lagos State and the Chairman of the South-West Governor’s Forum, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the South-West region to light the path for Nigeria’s rebirth by deepening collaboration across the states, sectors and communities. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Wednesday during the South-West Citizen–Government Engagement Summit held in Akure, Ondo State. The theme of the summit was “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future.” The Governor charged stakeholders at the summit, which included serving and former political leaders and traditional rulers, ethnic and religious leaders, as well as civil society organisati...

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, empowered 1,000 residents with ₦460 million through the Eko Cares Programme. Pix: Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, flanked by Lagos State Executive Council members, Officials and beneficiaries during the official presentation of Cheques to beneficiaries of the Financial Assistance Programme (EKO CARES), organized by OPL&CE, at the Blue Roof, LTV, Agidingbi, Ikeja, on Wednesday. The fund was disbursed at the official presentation of cheques to beneficiaries of the Financial Assistance Programme (Eko Cares), organised by the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement at Agidingbi, Lagos. During the event, different categories of beneficiaries received cheques ranging from N300,000 to N1.5 million, based on individual needs, for businesses, health, school fees, rent and people with disabilities. Speaking at the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu, who expressed satisfaction with the process,...