The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has inaugurated a Fire Marshal Club and organised a state-wide Safety Walk to deepen community participation in fire prevention and emergency response. The awareness campaign commenced from the Service Headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja, proceeded through the Ikeja Fire Station, and returned to the headquarters, drawing personnel and stakeholders committed to public safety. Controller General Margaret Adeseye explained that while fire incide

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has warmly congratulated Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, the First Lady of Nigeria, on being named Person of the Year 2025 by Leadership Newspapers at its 18th Annual Conference and Awards ceremony. The recognition, presented at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, honoured Senator Tinubu for her extensive humanitarian work and commitment to national service. Governor Sanwo-Olu described the accolade as well dese

The Lagos State Law Reform Commission has intensified efforts to strengthen inter-agency collaboration as part of its mandate to drive inclusive and people-centred law reform in Lagos State. The move aligns with the social inclusion pillar of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda, which prioritises equitable access to governance and public services. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mrs. Oluyemisi Ogunlola, made this known during a courtesy visit by the ma

The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) has commenced a comprehensive onboarding programme for newly recruited health workers under the Human Capital Opportunity for Prosperity and Equity – Primary Healthcare (HOPE–PHC) Project. The initiative underscores the Lagos State Government’s resolve to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the state. The onboarding exercise, which began on February 13, 2026, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hall in Ala

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu wecomes Miss Etiyemonu Esther, the One-Day Governor and overall winner of the 21st Lagos Spelling Bee Competition, at Lagos House, commending her exceptional brilliance and outstanding academic performance. Esther, a student of Lagos State Senior Model College Igbokuta, emerged tops among contestants in the highly competitive spelling championship, earning her the prestigious title and the rare privilege of serving as One-Day Governor. Her emergen

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday attended the 2026 Lagos International Polo Tournament Governor’s Cup held at the prestigious Lagos Polo Club, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to promoting sports, tourism, and cultural heritage in the state. The annual tournament, staged in the upscale district of Ikoyi, once again attracted polo enthusiasts, corporate leaders, diplomats, and members of the international sporting community. The Governor’s Cup remains one of

The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday served as Chief Host at the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon held at Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos. The internationally recognized marathon, sponsored by Access Bank Plc, brought together elite athletes, amateur runners, corporate organizations, and fitness enthusiasts from different parts of the world. The race has grown steadily over the years to become one of Africa’s most celebrat

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted the senior management team of Union Bank of Nigeria at Lagos House, Marina in a strategic engagement aimed at strengthening economic collaboration between the state government and one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions. The meeting underscored the role that financial partners play in driving business growth, investment, and confidence in the state’s economy. During the discussion, Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted the impor

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted the visiting Rotary International President Francesco Arrezo at Lagos House, Marina, further strengthening ties between the state government and the global humanitarian body. The visit coincided with Rotary International District 9111’s official engagement in Lagos, where the organisation is spearheading a Peace Summit themed “Promoting Peace and Understanding: Rotary’s Role in Building a Harmonious Society. Governor Sanwo-Olu we

Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has urged residents to adopt voluntary cleanliness rather than wait for government-imposed movement restrictions.. Speaking on the AskLagos X Space, Wahab explained that monthly sanitation aims to rebuild a culture of environmental responsibility. He noted that the decision followed legal reviews and Appeal Court rulings, clarifying there is no standing court order against sanitation exercises. Wahab highlighted

The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, held a strategic engagement with political stakeholders in Ikorodu Division to strengthen citizen participation. Special Adviser Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen emphasised the need to bridge gaps between policy formulation and grassroots realities, fostering ownership and accountability. Permanent Secretary Engr. Sholabomi Shasore reiterated the Office’s mandate to promote inclusive di

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in collaboration with United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and with funding support from the Government of Japan, has intensified its statewide cholera prevention advocacy with a sensitisation and capacity-building programme in Ikeja Local Government Area. The initiative forms part of Project 240236, tagged “Emergency Capacity Building of Informal Food and Water Vendors and Waste Workers in Flood-

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has dismissed claims by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism alleging unpaid compensation to the family of late highway sanitation worker, Mrs. Aishat Muhammed. LAWMA clarified that following her death on May 7, 2025, discussions were held with the family through its operational partner, Highway Managers, culminating in a mutually agreed compensation. The Authority stated that ₦4,340,000 was paid to the deceased’s son as ful

The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has reaffirmed its partnership with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to broaden economic opportunities for women across Lagos State. Commissioner Hon. Bolaji Cecilia Dada gave the assurance while receiving LSETF Executive Secretary, Mrs. Feyisayo Alayande, during a courtesy visit. She highlighted WAPA’s 19 Skills Acquisition Centres and Women Development Centre, which operate structured curr

The Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST), in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, has organised a one-day seminar for management staff across 105 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to mark World Data Privacy Week and strengthen information governance in the public service. The seminar introduced newly approved Data Protection Policies aligned with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. The policies include framew

Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu received His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, the Oniru of Iru Land, at Lagos House, Marina, in a meeting focused on strengthening economic collaboration and inclusive development. Central to discussions was the “Oniru Meets Business” initiative, which brings together community leaders, investors, and government stakeholders to address business challenges and create an enabling environment for enterprise growth in Iru Land.