Tag: Ambode
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Ambode hails tax payers, says Lagos generated N287bn IGR in 2016
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has hailed tax payers in the State for performing their civic obligations faithfully, saying the State recorded more Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2016 than what was recorded in 2015 despite economic recession in the country. As of December 16, 2016 the State had raked in N287bn IGR for…
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Lagos will continue equipping Security Agencies – Ambode
…Urges private sector to increase support for Security Trust Fund Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the State Government would continue to take the front seat in ensuring that security agencies in the State especially the Police are well equipped to continue to safeguard the lives and property of Lagosians. The Governor,…
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Ambode backs calls to end activities of quack medical personnel
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday urged doctors to support the government in curbing the activities of quack medical personnel to save lives and revive the healthcare system. Ambode made the plea at the Induction Ceremony for the 11th Set of Medical Doctors and the Unveiling of the Roll of Honour, Lagos State…
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Ambode hosts 10th annual Town Hall Meeting on Security Tuesday
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State will on Tuesday host the 10th Edition of the annual Town Hall Meeting on Security under the auspices of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). The Executive Secretary of the LSSTF, Dr Abdulrazaq Balogun, said in a statement in Lagos on Sunday that the Town Hall Meeting would…
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Education, a vital tool to combat poverty – Ambode
…Tasks public service on innovative ideas Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday justified the massive investment of his administration on improvement of educational infrastructure and upgrade of curriculum to meet current realities, saying that education remains one of the critical tools to combat poverty and secure a better future for the State. Governor…
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Ambode mourns former Minister, Olubi
…Says Nigeria has lost a woman of substance Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday expressed shock and sadness over the death of foremost accountant and a former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Bola Kuforiji-Olubi. Dr. Olubi, who was a former President of Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN), was appointed…
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We’ve kept faith with our promise to Lagosians – Ambode
…Says Lagos’ll witness massive infrastructure development In 2017 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said his administration has kept faith with the electioneering campaign promises made to Lagosians, assuring that the State would witness quantum leap in infrastructural development in 2017. Speaking at the grand finale of the campaign of All Progressives Congress…