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Health

Sanwo-Olu’s Six-Year Health Transformation: Lagos Sets New Standards in Infrastructure, Innovation, and Access

At The 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing By Lagos State Ministry of Health Launches Lagos SHIP, a Digital Health Initiative to End Hospital Bed-Hunting Unveils New Medical University to Train 1,000 Doctors Annually, Tackling Brain Drain In a compelling…

Technology & System

Lagos Promises Collaboration With FG To Boost Steel Companies’ Operations

In a deliberate move to boost the operation of the steel companies in Nigeria, the Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with the Federal Government to ensure that the Steel industries in Nigeria are revitalised. Towards this…

Climate Change

SANWO-OLU: LAGOS TO FOSTER ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION

The Lagos State Government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to continually foster environmental resilience through collaboration and innovation for environmental sustainability. The Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known at the Art Exhibition and Symposium titled: “the Intersecting Worlds of…

Health

LASUTH Caregiver Academy Graduates Second Set Of Students

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has successfully graduated the second set of students from its Caregiver Academy, further reinforcing its commitment to addressing healthcare challenges in Nigeria. The graduation ceremony, held recently at the MRC Auditorium of the…

Sustainable Development

Sanwo-Olu Tasks Agency Heads On Good Governance For Sustainable Development

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday charged Heads of Agencies and Parastatals of government to renew their determination to build a Lagos that is not only the commercial hub of Nigeria but also a model of good…

Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotoso has assured residents that the dividends of democracy will trickle down to the grassroots as the Sanwo-Olu administration continues to unveil new projects across local governments and local council development areas. Speaking at a media stakeholders forum held on Thursday in Ikeja, Omotoso noted that the New Massey Street Children’s Hospital project has reached an advanced stage and will be the biggest pediatric facility in West Africa. He projected that the facility will be set for commissioning later this year. The Commissioner mentioned that other projects in the health sector such as the 280-bed General Hospital in Ojo, the Psychiatric Hospital in Ketu Ejinrin as well as infrastructure upgrades at Ibeju-Lekki and Lagos General Hospitals will also expand resources available to residents for top-notch medical services. "This year, the vision of the present administration is to build on the gains of Y2024 through the commissioning of projects that would impact positively on communities, especially at the grassroots," Omotoso said. He called on young entrepreneurs to take advantage of the funding support provided by the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and other initiatives of the Lagos State Government by applying for loans and grants to boost their trade. He noted that many startups have become stable and profitable through support from LSETF and other agencies of the Lagos State Government that provide financial support to growing business entities. Speaking on the benefits derived from tourism, Omotoso stated that Lagos will continue to explore initiatives in the sector to boost revenues, attract foreign exchange, and position Lagos as a truly competitive global destination. “This year, we are focused on making significant progress in revitalising cultural, religious, and recreational infrastructure across the State. Therefore, we will sustain efforts to restore the historic Elemoro Palace in Ibeju-Lekki and the Princess Erelu Kuti Tomb, commemorating one of Lagos’ most prominent historical figures”, he said. While maintaining that more initiatives propelled by the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda will be unveiled in Y2025, Omotoso gave assurance that the Sanwo-Olu administration will not abandon any ongoing project in Lagos State. The Commissioner expressed gratitude to media men for the publicity given to the giant strides of the Sanwo-Olu administration, just as he called for more support from community newspapers because they have gained prominence in creating awareness at the grassroots. "There will be more of such media engagements this year. We appreciate feedback from the media because you stay among the people who rely on you to bring the attention of the government to their needs," Omotoso said.

Infrastructure

Media Parley: Omotoso Reels Out Sanwo-Olu’s Achievements, Plans For Y2025

Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotoso has assured residents that the dividends of democracy will trickle down to the grassroots as the Sanwo-Olu administration continues to unveil new projects across local governments and local council development areas.…

Sports

Lagos Celebrates Oshodi’s Rise To ATTF Presidency

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised the election of Wahid Enitan Oshodi as the 6th President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Oshodi, a former Commissioner for Youth, Sports,…

Business

SANWO-OLU CANVASSES ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS PACKAGING

… Tasks food industry players on environmental best practice Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has called for the use of biodegradable and compostable packaging materials by food processing companies, as an eco-friendly option, for a sustainable environment. He made the call at the…

Water & Sanitation

Lagos Water Corporation Affirms Clean Water Access to Baruwa Community; holds Sensitization Forum

*** Lagos state government to subsidize water tariff rates at Baruwa Community *** Community pledges to self-monitor to ensure sustainability of the water service *** LWC to work with Lasepa and State Water Regulatory commission to ensure quality and sustainability…

Climate Change

IWD 2024: HEDA Writes Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, NASS, on better deal for smallholder women farmers, climate champions

In commemoration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024, The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritize the critical contributions of smallholder women farmers in Nigeria’s quest for food security and sustainable…