Tag: LASG
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Third Mainland Bridge: FG, LASG draw traffic plan towards 6 months closure
Federal and Lagos State Governments on Tuesday announced traffic management plan towards partial closure of the ‘Third Mainland Bridge’ for six months maintenance. At a joint media briefing, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, said that the routine maintenance of the bridge, would be carried out from July 24 to Jan.…
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COVID-19 lockdown: Our relief packages not meant for all Lagosians – LASG clarifies
The Lagos State Government on Monday said food and other relief packages being distributed across the State were not meant for all Lagosians but for the indigents and vulnerable. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in a statement said in the past few days, the social media had been awash with biased opinions about…
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Yemi Alade blasts LASG over ‘poor’ relief materials to vulnerable residents
Award-winning, Afro-pop singer, Yemi Alade has slammed the Lagos state government over the content and quality of relief materials shared to the people of the state. Following the lockdown order by the Federal Government in order to contain the spread of coronavirus, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave out relief materials to the citizens of…
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BREAKING: Infected Coronavirus guest attended AMVCA – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday confirmed that an infected coronavirus guest attended Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on Saturday, March 14 2020 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island Lagos. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi revealed this on Tuesday via his official Twitter handle. He also urged…
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Coronavirus: No need banning religious activities for now – CAN tells FG, LASG
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Lagos state chapter has stated the level of coronavirus infection in the nation does not yet warrant ban on religious gathering and activities. It however said religious organisation, especially churches and mosques, must take proactive measures to safeguard members from infection. It also urged governments to stop at nothing…
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LASG completes, commissions section of Lagos-Badagry highway
A newly constructed section of Lagos-Badagry Highway was on Friday, declared open for public use by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, fulfilling the promise made at inception of his administration. The construction of the 4-kilometre section, which stretches from Agboju to Trade Fair, started shortly after the current administration took off. In fulfilling the…
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Gridlock: LASG cautions operators of event, religious centres over traffic gridlock
The Lagos State Government on Sunday cautioned operators of event centres, property owners, religious centres and other places of attraction to desist from compounding traffic gridlock on roads around their locations. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, read the riot act to owners of event centres and places of attraction to desist from activities…
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LASG pays N1.63b to 321 retirees in December
The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Friday said it had credited the Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) of 321 retirees with the sum of N1.63 billion for December. The Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pensions, Mrs Ajibola Ponnle, said this at the 70th Batch Retirement Benefit Bond Certificate presentation to some of the retirees in…
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Be alert to signs of Charcoal Anthrax in livestocks – LASG
The Lagos State Government has urged livestock owners, sellers, farmers, butchers and veterinarians to be alert to any sign of Charcoal Anthrax in their livestocks. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, made the plea on Wednesday in Lagos at a meeting with members of the Sheep and Goats Farmers Association. Lawal said that the…
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LASG to roll out massive water, rail transport system by 2020 — Sanwo-Olu
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday said his administration would soon roll out massive water transport services in order to reduce over-dependence on road transportation. Sanwo-Olu said this in his speech at the Public and Private Innovation For Sustainable Cities organised by the Embassy of France at Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi, Lagos. Represented by…