Obafemi Hamzat
2 Aug 2023
The deputy governor of Lagos State, Femi Hamzat, has pacified the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and members of the public who commenced protest against the recent increase in fuel price. Hundreds of members of the NLC, Trade Union Congress (TUC) and other affiliate unions commenced protest in Lagos to demand that the government immediately address…
1 Aug 2023
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, have urged the governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State, to dismiss the petitions filed against them over their victory at the election held on March 18, 2023.
10 Jul 2023
Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Monday opened and closed defence in an election petition brought against them by Labour Party and its Governorship Candidate, Mr Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.
8 Jul 2023
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that the government has set a target to ensure a cleaner society with the provision of potable water to residents.
3 Jul 2023
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and wife of the governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, urged Nigerians to pray and work to ensure peace in the state and Nigeria.
23 Jun 2023
A United States (U.S.)-based Immigration lawyer, Olubusayo Fasidi, yesterday, said that Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, took oath of allegiance in America to renounce his Nigerian citizenship.
7 Jun 2023
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has advised entrepreneurs to leverage more on technology for business growth and development.
2 Jun 2023
Following the recent increase in the price of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS), known as petrol, as a result of the removal of subsidy, Lagos State government on Friday advised residents of the State against panic buying and hoarding of fuel. In a statement, the Lagos State Government also urged residents to stop patronising black marketers,…
2 Jun 2023
Experts in entrepreneurship, including Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, have called for the adoption of technology to enhance businesses, increase productivity and boost employment in the country.
31 May 2023
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board’s (LASUBEB) EKOEXCEL will relentlessly empower children and youths with the requisite skills for a self-reliant future.
28 May 2023
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday submitted their Asset Declaration Forms.
10 May 2023
Lagos State Government said that it would build a state-owned data centre to manage the growing data in the state.
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