Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on Friday received the leadership of Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EKEDC) at Lagos House, Marina, in a strategic meeting focused on improving electricity supply across the State. The Governor held discussions with the Chairman of EKEDC, Mr. Olubunmi Peters, and his management team, reviewing the current state of power distribution in Lagos. The engagement centered on assessing operational performance, identifying p

The Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria paid a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu at Lagos House, Marina The delegation was led by its President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Otunba Adetunji Oyebanji, who commended the Governor’s leadership and governance reforms. Discussions centered on corporate governance standards, public-private partnerships, and strategies for strengthening institutional leadership across sectors

Lagos State Health District V has distributed essential medical equipment to Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across its LGAs and LCDAs to enhance service delivery. The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Oladapo Asiyanbi, led the distribution exercise, presenting equipment to Ojo Primary Health Centre following a needs assessment review. Items distributed included a Resuscitaire, Oxygen Concentrator, Patient Monitor, Fetal Doppler, and sterilization equipment, alongside consumables for in

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has intensified stakeholder engagement to strengthen operational standards within the septage management value chain. The engagement involved the Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants Managers Association of Lagos (FASTMAL) and the Sewage and Wastewater Dislodgers Association of Nigeria (SWADAN), focusing on infrastructure expansion and safety enforcement. The General Manager of LSWMO, Engr. Adefemi Afolabi, stressed the urgent ne

Education District III has elevated several Vice Principals to the position of Principals in a move aimed at strengthening leadership capacity across public schools. The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusegun Olawale Osinaike, presented promotion letters at a ceremony held at the District Headquarters in Falomo, Ikoyi. He described the promotions as recognition of dedication and years of meritorious service, urging the new Principals to justify the confidence reposed

Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has commended the Lagos Boy Child Initiative (LBCI) for its transformative impact over the past four years, describing it as a life-changing platform shaping responsible and purpose-driven young men. The Governor made the remarks during a visit to the 2026 LBCI Residential Camp, noting that the programme offers rare exposure opportunities not commonly available to many youths, including educational tours to key security formations. He highl

The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory (LSMTL) has signed its Laboratory Quality Policy Statement, reinforcing its commitment to achieving ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation. The General Manager, Engr. Olayinka Abdul, described the move as a milestone toward global recognition and enhanced credibility in materials testing operations. The Policy commits the Agency to impartiality, technical competence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement through internal audi

The First Lady of Lagos State, Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, led about 600 schoolboys on an educational visit to the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, as part of activities marking the grand finale of the 2026 Lagos Boy Child Initiative (LBCI). The visit formed a key highlight of the four-day residential camp designed to expose participants to governance structures and public administration processes in Lagos State. The delegation was received by the Head of Service, Mr.

The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has commenced strategic planning for the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration with a high-level coordination meeting involving Heads of Women Affairs Departments from all Local Government Areas and LCDAs. The Honourable Commissioner for WAPA, Hon. (Mrs.) Bolaji Cecilia Dada, presided over the meeting at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Alausa, emphasizing the need for collaboration, punctuality, a

The Lagos State Ministry of Health launched the 2025 State Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Alausa-Ikeja, emphasizing quality, ethical, and patient-centered healthcare delivery. The two-day training focused on improving service standards and workforce resilience. Permanent Secretary Dr. Dayo Lajide stressed that quality healthcare must be deliberate, ethical, and technologically enabled, underscoring the need for prof

The Ministry of Information and Strategy’s Toastmasters Club hosted its International Speech and Evaluation Contests, advancing public speaking skills among Public Affairs Officers. The event, themed “Love Beyond Words,” took place at the Ministry’s Conference Room and showcased high levels of preparation and professionalism. Area Director TM Funmi Omotoso commended contestants for their courage and confidence, highlighting the event as a competitive platform for skill develo

Religious leaders have been tasked with promoting environmental sanitation by integrating waste management messages into sermons, following the 5th Annual Ramadan Public Lecture organized by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). The event took place at LAWMA Headquarters in Ijora-Olopa. LAWMA Managing Director Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin emphasized that linking sanitation to moral and religious teachings strengthens public understanding and compliance, contributing to impro

Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has called on youths to take proactive steps in shaping their future by cultivating focus, preparation, and practical solutions to societal challenges. The Deputy Governor delivered the keynote address at the 2025/2026 IBILE Youth Leadership Seminar held at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja. Hamzat stressed the need for youths to move beyond merely identifying problems, urging them to become innovators and change a

Lagos State First Lady Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu led hundreds of school boys on an educational tour of key military and security formations as part of the 2026 Lagos Boy Child Initiative (LBCI) Residential Camp. The tour included visits to the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Department of State Services in Ojo. The initiative aims to expose boys to potential careers within Nigeria’s security architecture while fostering discipline, patriotism, and purpose. Dr. Sanwo

Dr. Dayo Lajide, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Health, toured the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic at the State Secretariat, Alausa, reaffirming the government’s commitment to civil servants’ wellbeing. The visit aimed to assess service delivery and ensure optimal healthcare for the state workforce. Dr. Lajide highlighted the clinic’s comprehensive services, which include dental care, eye clinic services, general outpatient care, physiotherapy, laboratories, ph

Carlos Rojas-Arbulu, Deputy High Commissioner of Canada in Lagos, paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture to enhance collaboration in tourism, arts, and the creative economy. The meeting was attended by Special Adviser Idris Aregbe, Permanent Secretary Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, and other stakeholders. The engagement focused on building institutional linkages between Lagos and Canada, promoting market access, capacity building, and internation