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The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has issued a final warning to illegal occupants of the median along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, announcing that a large-scale demolition and clearance exercise would begin next week. Speaking during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise at Itire Road in Surulere, Governor Sanwo-Olu said all illegal structures between Orile-Iganmu and Okokomaiko would be removed, warning that no violator would be spared. The Governor also said the government described the illegal occupation of the road median as an abuse of public infrastructure and a threat to the ongoing reconstruction of the highway. Sanwo-Olu said the exercise would…

The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to restoring environmental discipline across the state, with the Head of Service, Olabode Agoro, declaring that the monthly environmental sanitation exercise is now a permanent initiative aimed at changing residents’ attitude towards cleanliness. Speaking during the third edition of the monthly sanitation exercise since the initiative was reintroduced, Agoro said the government would sustain advocacy and enforcement to ensure Lagosians take greater responsibility for their environment. Responding to concerns over the level of participation by residents, Agoro said the turnout was encouraging despite some people initially failing to come out. “I wouldn’t…

The Lagos State Government says it plans to demolish all structurally distressed buildings marked for removal in the Alakija area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area following the collapse of a three-storey building that claimed nine lives. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this while briefing journalists during an inspection of the collapse site on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Omotoso said the state government sympathises with the families of the victims and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives through strict enforcement of building regulations. “On behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, we commiserate with the families who have lost…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, says it is positioning rail as a key driver of the country’s economic transformation and climate agenda, while seeking Global Gateway partnerships to decarbonise the sector. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, Doctor Kayode Opeifa, made the call at the 10th Nigeria-EU Business Forum in Abuja, themed Sustainable Transportation and Global Gateway Opportunities for Partnerships. Speaking on “Accelerating Nigeria’s Rail Decarbonisation Journey Through Sustainable Investments,” Opeifa said rail is “not merely an infrastructure investment, but a strategic national asset” for growth, regional integration, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion. The NRC’s chief noted that rail…

The Lagos State Government says it is committed to delivering over six hundred housing units currently under construction in Abraham Adesanya and Sangotedo in Ibeju Lekki area of the state before the end of the present administration. Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, gave the assurance during an inspection tour of ongoing housing projects, where he expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded but stressed the need for contractors to accelerate work. Akinderu-Fatai said the government was closely monitoring the projects to ensure timely delivery and value for money. “We are here with the Permanent Secretary, directors and members of the ministry’s…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified efforts to restore environmental sanity across Lagos, carrying out a major clean-up intervention at several black spots in the Apapa axis as part of ongoing measures to improve waste evacuation and environmental sustainability across the State. Speaking during the exercise, which covered Marine Beach, Warehouse Road, Randle Road, Mobile Road, and other identified black spots, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Doctor Muyiwa Gbadegesin reiterated the Authority’s determination to rid the city of indiscriminate waste disposal and warned that offenders would face appropriate sanctions under extant environmental laws. Gbadegesin noted that…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated President Bola Tinubu, following the Senate’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill to establish State Police. The Senate on Wednesday approved all 26 clauses of the bill in Committee of the Whole, marking what analysts call the most significant shift in Nigeria’s security architecture in decades. In a statement personally signed by him, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the parliamentary approval as “epochal.” He said with State Police now on the table, President Tinubu has shown himself “a champion of true federalism”. The move, said the governor, is a major victory in the battle against…

Every public leader eventually arrives at a moment when the conversation changes. The debates of the day begin to give way to the judgement of history; power gradually yields to legacy. History, after all, is often kinder to reflection than it is to politics. It is in such moments that achievements acquire context, decisions invite deeper scrutiny and the true measure of leadership begins to emerge.‎ As Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu marks his 61st birthday on June 25, he arrives at one of those moments. More than a personal milestone, it is his final birthday in office as Governor of Lagos…

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the energy transition process in Nigeria as the most critical phase in the country’s drive toward advancing energy security. He said the recent unbundling of the energy sector, which has given sub-national governments powers to generate and distribute, will help in no small measure to mitigate the effects of energy crises currently experienced by citizens. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during the Under2 States and Regions Dialogue at the ongoing London Climate Summit, titled “Advancing Energy Security in a volatile world,” organised by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Under2 Coalition in London. The Governor said…

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has commenced operations at annex offices across strategic locations in Lagos State, in a move designed to bring consumer protection services closer to residents and improve access to redress. The General Manager of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, Esq., stated that the establishment of the annex offices demonstrates the agency’s commitment to strengthening consumer protection mechanisms and ensuring that consumers can conveniently access its services without travelling long distances. According to Solebo, the decentralisation of LASCOPA’s operation is aimed at enhancing service delivery, facilitating the prompt resolution of consumer complaints, and deepening public awareness of…