Kadri Obafemi Hamzat
18 Feb
The wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, said that having leaders, who balance a successful career with a fulfilling family life, are essential for mentoring boys into becoming well-rounded professionals and family men in the future.
9 Nov
The acting Consul General of the Peoples Republic of China in Lagos, Jin Mingyu, has assured that China-Nigeria economic and trade relations are poised to reach new heights, as his country is committed to fresh investments in Nigeria.
5 Oct
As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has urged Nigerians to be hopeful, assuring that there is a continuous plan to sustain its economic stability and enhance
5 Oct
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has called on social clubs in the country to emulate Ikoyi Club 1938 by collaborating with government to achieve the desired greatness, reach new heights and strive for excellence in all aspects of national development.
27 Sep
The Lagos State Government has outlined measures to transform the urban transport sector into one that produces clean energy with the incorporation of the use of hydroelectricity, CNG, biomass, geothermal energy, and renewable energy sources such as wind power and solar energy.
21 Sep
Towards attaining its decarbonisation objective, Lagos State, through the office of Sustainable Development Goals, in collaboration with Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Lagos State Safety Commission
19 Sep
It was a one-hour trip for a two hours meeting, but the memories have remained boldly etched in my mind since that day - some three years ago.
17 Sep
Commuters transiting in and out of Lagos Mainland-Ikorodu Road felt relief yesterday as the Lagos State government opened the newly rehabilitated Odo Iya Alaro Bridge.
23 Aug 2024
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, and Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, have charged youths to embrace dialogue and be involved in result-oriented initiatives for self-development and nation building.
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