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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed sadness over the death of the Treasurer of Caretaker Committee of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sumbo Ajose.  He said the demise of Ajose, who died at 55 in the United States, where she was receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment on Tuesday July 13, was a big …

•Felicitates Babatunde Ogala at 60  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba on his 82 years birthday celebration.  He also congratulated ex-National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Babatunde Ogala (SAN) on his 60th birthday.  Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Fasasi family and the Nigerian entertainment industry on the passage of a renowned rapper, singer and songwriter, Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, who died on Sunday at age 44 and was buried in the United States of America in accordance with Islamic injunctions.  Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a …

…Isolation Centres Filling Up Again, Says Governor …In-Bound Travellers Defaulting Isolation Protocols Risk Prosecution, Imprisonment  Lagos State Government has raised the alarm of a possible third wave of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, following a sharp increase in the number of positive cases recorded in the last few weeks.  Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, imposed restrictions and sanctions after disclosing that the State’s …

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, on his 60th birthday.  Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Wednesday, described the immediate past Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG) as one of the major contributors to the success story of …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, who clocked the age of 56 years today. The Governor described Dr. Hamzat as a reliable, trust worthy and committed brother, friend and partner in the ‘Greater Lagos’ agenda of the incumbent administration.  Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement signed on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, on his re-election for a second term in office. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile on Thursday, said Adesina’s re-election is a testimony to his hard work, dedication and commitment to the growth …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the passing of the late Chief Nathaniel Folarin Coker as a great loss to the State and Nigeria as a whole. Coker passed away on Wednesday in Lagos after a brief illness at the age of 97. Sanwo-Olu in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Ibijoke, on Friday visited the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, Broad Street and some other hospitals in different parts of the State, to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir with in-patients and health practitioners.The Governor and his wife while at the various hospitals chatted with the patients and the medical personnel, cheering them up, encouraging them …

..Governor Sympathises With Deceased Family, Ekiti, Ondo State Govts Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed sadness over the death of an elder statesman and leader of Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere, Senator Ayo Fasanmi whom he described as “a great Nationalist, passionate leader and humility personified.” He was aged 94. Pa Fasanmi, also the leader of Egbe Ilosiwaju Yoruba, …