Governor @jidesanwoolu promised to make it a clear, truthful and sincere question and answer session …. Mr Governor said this as he begins to answer questions from members of the Eti Osa Community.
On the issue of ILASAN COMMUNITY in Lekki, Governor @jidesanwoolu says the whole community needs regeneration, and that’s the only way the whole place can be rebuilt.. Mr Governor says the discussion now should be more based on compensations.
The Jakande Problem: Governor @jidesanwoolu says the solution is coming, Mr Governor says there will be demolitions, setback and others to have a permanent solution to the axis, he says the Regional Road is ongoing which is another form of alternative.
The Popular and Much anticipated SALIU OBODO ROAD Project: Governor @jidesanwoolu says the designs are ready, Stakeholders engagement will be done with the community, The State Physical Planning Ministry will give the road alignment and the construction will start after that.
Governor @jidesanwoolu says the State is getting more Ferries and Boats on the Waterways to increase the frequency and also take more people on the Water Transportation, Mr Governor calls for more private sector involvement in this mode of Transportation.
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FLASH: The Lagos State Government has ordered a Coroner's Inquest to ascertain the cause of death in the case of the late Whitney Adeniran, a 12-year-old student of Chrisland School, who died on Thursday, 9th February, 2023.
The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) gave the directive in a statement today, noting that a thorough investigation will be carried out to ascertain the cause of death.
He said, "A Coroner’s Inquest has immediately been requested in line with sections 14 and 15 of the Coroners’ Systems Law, Laws of Lagos State 2015, to determine the cause and circumstances of the death of the student".
Praises, encouragement and critical appraisal trailed a heart-to-heart conversation Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had with residents of Eti Osa on Sunday, where the populace expressed their gratitude about the Governor’s unfolding action plan for the development of the corridor.
The Town Hall meeting, held at the Monarch along Lekki-Epe Expressway, also offered the Eti Osa residents an opportunity to air their concerns and share tips on how the State Government can improve infrastructure in the corridor.
FLASH: LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT ORDERS CLOSURE OF CHRISLAND SCHOOL @chrislandinfo
The Lagos State Ministry of Education has ordered the temporary closure of Chrisland School, Opebi-Ikeja, following the reported death of a student of the School, Whytney Adeyemi.
A release signed by the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo said the closure was ordered pending the outcome of a full investigation into the unfortunate incident.
Mrs. Adefisayo, on behalf of the State Ministry of Education, commiserated with Mr. and Mrs. Adeyemi, parents of Whytney, and prayed for the repose of her soul.
The Lagos State Government has noted the flood of comments sparked by the shocking video of a group of thugs shooting in broad daylight in Surulere.
Security agencies are investigating the video, which has gone viral on the social media. We believe they will fish out and prosecute the evil actors, who are believed to be henchmen of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
We condemn this savagery that has portrayed our state, the safest in Nigeria, in a bad light. That is not who we are; we are civilized and cultured.
UPDATE: President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari today commissioned the iconic Lagos Blue Line Rail, Phase 1, which starts from Marina to Mile 2.
The route which is a total of 13 kilometres in the first phase, extend from Mile 2 to Marina, covering five stations. The rail infrastructure, which will transport 250,000 passengers daily, was constructed by Lagos Metropolitan Transport Authority (LAMATA).
Mr President, President Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari also supervised the signing of contract by Governor @jidesanwoolu for the commencement of the project’s second phase, which will cover 14-kilometre stretch from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko.
UPDATE: President @MBuhari today commissioned the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History forms part of an urban regeneration project at the heart of Lagos Island, a part of the city steeped in rich history.
The John Randle Centre is a project of the Lagos State Government which was completed by the Administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in line with the THEMES Agenda of this Administration (the 2nd ‘E’ which stands for Entertainment and Tourism).
The Centre seeks to restore a public swimming pool built in 1928 with updated facilities, a centrepiece community building with a 1,000 sq. m. Exhibition gallery telling the story of Yoruba history & culture through a journey from its origins, through present day, to the future.