Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has declared what he described as a “small state of emergency” on waste management to address challenges affecting refuse collection and disposal across the state. Sanwo-Olu made the declaration on Wednesday during an inspection of the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota, Lagos, accompanied by his …
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Sanwo-Olu urges Stronger Procurement Capacity Building
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged professionals and stakeholders to promote and enhance capacity for a strong, transparent procurement system in Nigeria. The governor made the call on Saturday in a statement by Mr Gboyega Akosile, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. Sanwo-Olu said the Lagos State …
Read More »Workers Day: Sanwo-Olu Reiterates Support for Workers
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has commended workers’ resilience, reiterating his administration’s support for them. Sanwo-Olu gave the re-assurance at the 2025 Workers Day celebration with the theme: ‘Reclaiming the Civic Space in Midst of Economic Hardship’. The event held on Thursday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium. …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu Unveils Africa’s First AI Feature Film
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has unveiled Africa’s first feature film on Artificial Intelligence, titled Makemation, on Sunday. Speaking at the unveiling in Marina, Sanwo-Olu said the AI film, produced by human development expert, Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, will make its cinematic debut in Lagos on Friday, Apr. 18. He praised …
Read More »We’ll Arest Those Behind Kidnapping Of Lebanese Nationals – Gov. Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has vowed to arrest perpetrators behind the recent kidnapping of the three Lebanese nationals, including the Managing Director of Fouani Group, Muhammed Fouani, saying his government would not condone people of evil intentions in the State. Sanwo-Olu assured Lagos residents, particularly business owners and religious …
Read More »Muslims Take Protest Against List Of Sanwo-Olu’s Commissioners To Lagos Assembly
The Muslim community of Lagos State, on Wednesday, staged a peaceful demonstration at the state House of Assembly to re-assert their objection against the low number of Muslims among the people due to be appointed as commissioners by the state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Governor Sanwo-Olu had transmitted a list …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu Splashes N25m, Cars On Outstanding Public Servants
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, boosted the morale of public servants in the state with a surprise reward for some outstanding personnel, assuring that his administration would continue to show commitment to the needs and prioritize the welfare of the workforce to increased productivity. The governor gave …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu Appoints 6 Special Advisers
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has appointed six Special Advisers (non-cabinet) to serve in various capacities across the ministries. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on Monday. Salu-Hundeyin said the newly appointed Special Advisers were Mrs Iyabo Ayoola, …
Read More »We Demand Fair Representation Of Muslims In Your Cabinet – Lagos Muslim Leaders To Sanwo-Olu
Leaders of the various organisations within the Muslim community of Lagos State have unanimously rejected the list of prospective commissioners presented to the House of Assembly by the state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. At a press conference in Lagos, the scholars, who came together under the Joint Muslims Forum (JMF) …
Read More »BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Reduces Lagos Buses Fare By 50%
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced palliatives to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal. Beginning on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu said there will be a reduction in Lagos bus fares by 50%. He also mentioned a 25% cut in yellow bus fares, which will formally be announced by the …
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