Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu splashes 51 SUVs, 8 houses on judges

Sanwo-Olu Splashes 51 SUVs, 8 Houses On Judges

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday splashed 51 Sports Utility Vehicles, SUVs, and eight houses on judges of the State High Court.

The governor, after handing over the vehicles, said efforts to build a strong and formidable judiciary in Lagos State was on course in Lagos.

He said no arm of government in the State would be deprived of requisite tools to perform its statutory duties, reiterating his administration’s continued support to the judiciary and raise the bar of legal practice in line with global standards.

It would be second time in a year Gov Sanwo-Olu would be …

Your Strike Is Opportunistic And Unfair - Sanwo-Olu Blasts Doctors

Your Strike Is Opportunistic And Unfair – Sanwo-Olu Blasts Doctors

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday described the strike embarked upon by doctors under its employ as unfair and unfortunate.

He said the strike was an opportunistic one by the doctors in view of the raging Coronavirus pandemic in the state.

Sanwo-Olu, who spoke with newsmen at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba where he commemorated 2020 Tree Planting Day and commissioned a 36 chamber Morgue donated by IHS Towers to the state government, said he was displeased by the action of the doctors.

“It is rather unfortunate that …

Third Mainland Bridge -Lagosians Lament 6 Months Closure By Govt

Third Mainland Bridge: Lagosians Lament 6 Months Closure By Govt

The federal government and Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu have come under attack over the closure of Third Mainland bridge for six months.

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, announced that Third Mainland bridge will be closed likely on July 24th for another phase of repair works to begin.

Popoola said that consultations were on towards evolving perfect traffic management architecture.

The recent development has stirred reactions from residents in Lagos as they have expressed concern over traffic gridlock in the state.

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Some …

Miscreants Attacking Lagos Are Not Hungry – Sanwo-Olu

Miscreants Attacking Lagos Are Not Hungry – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, said miscreants using the lockdown to unleash havoc on the residents are not ‘hungry people’ but opportunistic criminals.

Sanwo-Olu, who said this at the COVID-19 and security briefing in Marina, assured that his administration would ensure the safety and security of lives and property of all citizens.

He, however, announced the deployment of security agencies to different parts of the state to stop attacks by robbers and hoodlums on residents.

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Sanwo-Olu revealed that an emergency Security Council meeting discussed the increasing …

Sanwo-Olu Distributes Food Items To Lagos Residents

Sanwo-Olu Distributes Food Items To Lagos Residents

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commenced the distribution of bags of rice, beans and Vitamin C to indigent families to cushion the stay-at-home order aimed at tackling the spread of Coronavirus.

Sanwo-Olu said the economic stimulus will reduce the burden of the temporary economic meltdown caused by the COVID-19 scourge.

He stated this after an on-the-spot assessment of one of the state-owned food banks in Agege area of the state, yesterday.

He explained that the measure was to further encourage people to stay at home to curtail the spread …