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The Lagos Water Corporation has rewarded some of its staff for their dedication and commitment to duties, in line with the Performance Enrichment Program, geared towards effective service delivery.    The Performance Enrichment Program is a 100-day initiative, pioneered by the Corporation in conjunction with 2ML Consulting Limited, as part of strategies by LWC to meet set targets through the …

The Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG), Mr. Tunji Bello on Monday stated that Lagos has the capacity and potential of becoming the African version of a Hong Kong in the next 50 years.   Speaking at the Special “Lagos State Showcase Session” at the ongoing 2017 Nigerian Bar Association Annual Conference held at the Landmark Event Centre, Oniru Estates, Bello …

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has urged newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas to be ambassadors of an all-inclusive government being championed and demonstrated at the State level. He said that the newly elected political heads in all the 57 Local Councils in Lagos must identify …

In its continued efforts of seeking understanding and acceptance of Lagosians on the Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI) as an innovation in solid waste management, the Lagos State Government has taken the advocacy and enlightenment programme to Ikorodu Division of the State.   The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Environment, Mr. Abiodun Bamgboye, said that the need to create ample awareness …

The Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Rotinwa, has suggested that open administration across all tiers of government, private, corporate organizations and institutions is the only panacea to curbing corruption in Nigeria. Rotinwa, who stated this at Ikeja, while receiving the Prestigious Leadership Award for Excellent Work from Fight Against Corruption, FAC, a Non-Governmental Organization, added that …

Lagos Public Procurement Agency has enjoined Medical Directors to support the State’s procurement process as part of efforts to help in developing the domestic economy and encourage young entrepreneurs by patronizing them for their various local needs. The General Manager of the Agency, Mr. Onafowote Fatai Idowu stated this at the monthly Meeting of Medical Directors of all the 26 …

The Board Chairman of Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps, DIG Israel Ajao (Rtd) has asserted that the success of the organisation is dependent on credible intelligence-information sharing between Lagosians, the Police and LNSC.   Ajao made this known recently while delivering a paper at a symposium organised by Lagos State University, LASU, Directorate of Advancement (LASUDA) with the topic: Our …

Lagos State Government has described the imprisonment of some under-age children recently set free from different prisons by the State Chief Judge, Justice Funmilayo Atilade as unlawful, restating the present administration’s support for the protection of children’s rights through the Child Rights Law.   The Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Funmilola Odunlami disclosed this …

The Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business Districts has assured Lagosians, especially shoppers and commuters doing business on the Lagos Central Business District area, of their safety during the Sallah festival.   The Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business Districts, Mr. Agboola Dabiri, gave the assurance while monitoring the traffic situation on the …

…Asks NIWA To Respect Appeal Court Verdict On Inland Waterways …Reiterates Call For Operators To Adhere To Safety Standards  The Lagos State Government on Sunday confirmed the death of nine persons in the boat mishap which occurred at the weekend in Ilashe area of the State. In a statement issued by the Managing Director of Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), …