Speeches

REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR AKINWUNMI AMBODE AT THE SWEARING IN CEREMONY OF NEWLY APPOINTED JUDGES, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 8TH MARCH, 2017 AT LAGOS HOUSE, ALAUSA- IKEJA

  Protocol…   We have just witnessed the swearing in ceremony of 3 (Three) newly appointed judges into the Lagos State Judiciary, the first since this administration came into office. Indeed, today’s ceremony symbolizes another milestone in the commitment of our Government to enhance the quality of life of our people through a justice administration system that is quick and …

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THE GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY OF LAGOS – IBADAN RAILWAY PROJECT

REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. AKINWUNMI AMBODE, GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE AT THE GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY OF LAGOS – IBADAN RAILWAY PROJECT WITH EXTENSION TO LAGOS PORT COMPLEX, APAPA RAILWAY MODERNIZATION PROJECT HELD AT NIGERIAN RAILWAY CORPORATION COMPLEX, EBUTE METTA, LAGOS ON TUESDAY 7TH MARCH, 2017. Protocol The government and people of Lagos State are delighted to witness this historic …

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REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. AKINWUNMI AMBODE, GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE AT THE GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY OF LAGOS – IBADAN RAILWAY PROJECT WITH EXTENSION TO LAGOS PORT COMPLEX, APAPA RAILWAY MODERNIZATION PROJECT HELD AT NIGERIAN RAILWAY CORPORATION COMPLEX, EBUTE METTA, LAGOS ON TUESDAY 7TH MARCH, 2017.

Protocol The government and people of Lagos State are delighted to witness this historic ground breaking ceremony of the Lagos – Ibadan Railway Project by His Excellency, the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. This ceremony marks a new dawn in the transformation of our transport infrastructure. We are excited about this project because it will further open up the economy …

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THE PRESENTATION OF MUSEUM POSSIBILITIES

REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MR AKINWUNMI AMBODE, GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE AT THE PRESENTATION OF MUSEUM POSSIBILITIES ON MONDAY 6TH MARCH 2017 AT THE GRAND BALL ROOM, EKO HOTELS AND SUITES, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS Protocols. Let me begin by thanking you all for honouring our invitation to this event. In this room today, we have the custodians of Nigerian Culture …

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REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MR AKINWUNMI AMBODE, GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE AT THE PRESENTATION OF MUSEUM POSSIBILITIES ON MONDAY 6TH MARCH 2017 AT THE GRAND BALL ROOM, EKO HOTELS AND SUITES, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS

Protocols.   Let me begin by thanking you all for honouring our invitation to this event. In this room today, we have the custodians of Nigerian Culture and Tradition. We also have other stakeholders and people who are interested in preserving the heritage of our country. Our country is blessed with very rich culture and heritage. This is the foundation …

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THE 2017 INTERDENOMINATIONAL DIVINE SERVICE OF CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (CAN)

ADDRESS DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. AKINWUNMI AMBODE, GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE AT THE 2017 INTERDENOMINATIONAL DIVINE SERVICE OF CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (CAN), LAGOS STATE BRANCH HELD ON SATURDAY 18THFEBRUARY, 2017 AT SHEPHERDHILL BAPTIST CHURCH, OBANIKORO BUS-STOP, LAGOS.  Protocols… Calvary greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am happy to be part of this solemn assembly …

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AN ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR AKINWUNMI AMBODE AT THE 2017 ACCESS BANK LAGOS CITY MARATHON ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017

PROTOCOLS Today’s successful completion of the 2nd edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon marks another leg of our dreams and aspiration to make Lagos the destination of Sports in Africa. We cannot but acknowledge the presence of Athletics Federation Presidents from other Countries, elite Athletes from four (4) Continents, fifteen (15) Countries and participation of close to 50,000 …

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AN ADDRESS DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. AKINWUNMI AMBODE, THE GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE AT THE GERMAN-AFRICAN BUSINESS SUMMIT (GABS) 2017, TITLED ‘ECONOMIC GROWTH IN AFRICA – LAGOS STATE PERSPECTIVE’ ON THURSDAY, 9TH FEBRUARY 2017, IN NAIROBI, KENYA.

Protocol, I am pleased to be here. I have come with a powerful delegation from Lagos which is a strong indication of our belief in Africa and her friends. We are excited to be at this second edition of the German-African Business Summit. With a population of over 1.2 Billion people and national endowments, Africa has all it takes to …

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ADDRESS DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY MR. AKINWUNMI AMBODE, GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE AT THE AGENDA SETTING WORKSHOP ON BUILDING A MORE RESILLIENT CITY HELD ON TUESDAY 7TH FEBRUARY, 2017 AT RENAISSANCE HOTEL GRA, IKEJA

  PROTOCOL On Wednesday 25th May, 2016 the Lagos State Government received the news of our selection to join the group of 100 Resilient Cities network, a cause pioneered by the highly esteemed Rockefeller foundation.This news was a proud moment for our State and a confirmation that our efforts to build a globally competitive State have received international recognition. I …

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REMARKS DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. AKINWUNMI AMBODE, GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE AT THE SIGNING INTO LAW BILLS ON KIDNAPPING, SPORTS TRUST FUND AND SPORTS COMMISSION ON WEDNESAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2017 AT LAGOS HOUSE, IKEJA.

Protocol,   I have just signed into law three very important bills: The Prohibition of the Act of Kidnapping The Sports Trust Fund Law, and the The Sport Commission Law These laws have been enacted to address key issues bordering on security and effectively harnessing the potentials in the sports sector. In recent times, kidnapping has become a major threat …

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