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LASG Reiterates Commitment To Consumer Protection

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Our Reporter The Lagos State Government has again re-emphasised its resolve to ensure that the rights of consumers are protected from all forms of unfair trade practices in the State. Speaking at a public enlightenment campaign themed “Know Your Rights”, held at the Ikorodu Local Government Area Secretariat, at the weekend, the General Manager, Lagos State Consumer Protection (LASCOPA), Mrs. Kemi Olugbode said the Agency will continue to ensure that the rights of consumers are not only protected but promoted. The General Manager noted that the sensitisation campaign was initiated…

Sanwo-Olu Appoints Five New Permanent Secretaries

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Our Reporter The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries. A circular released on Monday by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, confirmed the appointments as part of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s giant strides to attain the set objectives espoused in the THEMES agenda. Okunola listed former Director of Financial Intelligence and Research at the State Treasury Office, Mr. Olujimi Ige as the new Permanent Secretary at Debt Management Office (DMO), a former Director of Finance and Accounts of the State Auditor General,…

LAWMA To Create Hall of Shame For Environmental Offenders

January 19, 2020January 19, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Our Reporter The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) will soon begin a campaign tagged: #HallofFame and #WallofShame, to recognize efforts of individuals whose activities promote environmental cleanliness in the state, while naming and shaming residents who indulge in reckless waste disposal. LAWMA disclosed this following the arrest and sentencing to community service by a mobile court of some persons caught disposing waste in unauthorized locations in the state. The statement reminded residents of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s executive order on zero tolerance to traffic and environmental infractions, stressing that ignorance of the…

LASG Installs Okada, Marwa Restriction Signs On Major Highways, Bridges

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Jare Olukotun In a renewed effort towards creating awareness on the Lagos State Traffic Laws on restricted areas for the operation of motorcycles popularly called ‘Okada’ and tricycles known as ‘Keke Marwa’, the Lagos State Government has commenced the installation of 2,000 prohibition signs across the metropolis. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde disclosed that a good number of the road signs indicate restricted areas, warning that anyone that violates the law after this effort would be punished in accordance with the law. Oladeinde explained that the road signs…

Gov. Sanwo-Olu Reshuffles Cabinet

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced minor cabinet reshuffle, with the appointment of three new members. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Gboyega Akosile said eight cabinet portfolios affected by the redeployment include ministries of Local Government, ministry of Special Duties, Wealth Creation and Employment, Tourism, Arts and Culture, Home Affairs as well as Waterfront Infrastructure. Others are the Central Business District and Urban Development. According to Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu has moved three commissioners around, while two Special Advisers have been…

Lagos Begins Sale Of Admission Forms Into Model Colleges

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Our Reporter The Lagos State Examination Board has commenced the sale of forms for admission into the 16 State Model Colleges/Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools with boarding facilities for the year 2020/2021 academic session. According to a release by the Director of the Board, Mr. Supo Gbadegesin, a screening test will be conducted for all applicants seeking admission into JSS1 in any of the 16 Model Colleges in the State. He explained that the Screening Test is based on Paper Pencil Testing (PPT) and Computer-Based Testing (CBT) versions, adding that any…

We Will Solve Infrastructural Challenges Using PPP – Sanwo-Olu

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that his administration will employ the Public Private Partnerships, (PPP) model to tackle infrastructure challenges in the state. Sanwo-olu made this known at a Stakeholders’ Engagement of the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), with the theme: Private Partnership on Infrastructure Maintenance Regulation; Aligning with Global Best Practices, held at the Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, on Tuesday. The Governor assured participants at the meeting that the agency will ensure that businesses across the state thrive and…

No Decision Yet On Okada, Marwa – Lagos Govt.

January 14, 2020January 17, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Lagos State Government will not be taking definitive action against illegal operations of commercial motorcycles popular called ‘Okada’ in the local parlance and tricycles called ‘Marwa’ on restricted routes across the State till generally acceptable solutions are is achieved. The State Government made the revelation on Monday after a four-hour Security Council meeting chaired by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and attended by all commanders of security agencies in the State. Briefing State House reporters after the meeting, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said the Government’s delayed action against…

Education: Lagos To Introduce Vehicle Scheme For Primary School Head Teachers

January 10, 2020January 10, 2020 Impact Newspaper

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said his administration would aid teachers’ in discharging their responsibilities by introducing a vehicle scheme for head teachers as part of his administration support programmes. Sanwo-Olu revealed this when he made a surprise appearance at CMS Schools Complex in Bariga for an assessment of the on-going capacity building programme for all public primary school teachers across the State. He said that the Government would also be supporting the teachers with attractive welfare package that would boost their morale and enhance productivity. “They…

LASG Acquires New Vehicles, Motorbikes To Combat Traffic Gridlocks

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 Impact Newspaper

The Lagos State Government today handed over 10 brand new vehicles and 26 motorbikes to the Traffic Enforcement Team assigned to unlock traffic gridlocks across the State. During the handover ceremony at the Ministry of Transportation, Alausa Ikeja, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde stated that the items were purchased to enable the combined Traffic Enforcement Team carry out their enforcement operations, promising that more equipment and resources would be deployed by the State Government to enhance efficiency in traffic control around the metropolis. Oladeinde stated that the combined…