Tag: #LagosState
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SANWO-OLU REVIVES MONTHLY SANITATION IN LAGOS, URGES RESIDENTS TO JOIN CLEAN-UP DRIVE
Lagos brings back a culture of community cleanliness — but this time without movement restrictions. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos, urging residents to actively participate in keeping the state clean and healthy. Under the revived initiative, sanitation will now hold every last Saturday of the…
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WAPA URGES ACTION TO PROTECT, EMPOWER WOMEN, GIRLS
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, the Lagos State Government is calling for stronger and deliberate actions to safeguard the rights of women and girls. Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Bolaji Dada, said the 2026 theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” highlights the urgent need to…
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LAGOS RECEIVED 12M NUISANCE CALLS IN 2025, OFFICIAL WARNS
Prank calls clog emergency lines, potentially delaying life-saving responses in Africa’s largest city. The Lagos State Command and Control Centre revealed that more than **12 million nuisance calls and 3 million abandoned calls were recorded in 2025, raising concerns over misuse of toll-free numbers 112 and 767. General Manager Femi Giwa said prank and false…
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FIRE SCARE AT LAGOS AIRPORT AS CREWS SWIFTLY CONTAIN BLAZE, NO CASUALTIES
Panic briefly gripped Murtala Muhammed International Airport after a fire broke out in a sensitive control area—but emergency responders acted fast to prevent disaster. A fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, was quickly brought under control by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, with no injuries recorded.…
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LAGOS GOVT HAILS NYCN AS YOUTH SAFETY CHAMPIONS LAUNCH
Lagos youths are stepping up as first responders with a new grassroots safety network to tackle emergencies across the state. The Lagos State Government has applauded the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) for launching the Lagos Youth Safety and Emergency Champions (LYSEC), a new initiative aimed at strengthening community-based emergency response. Unveiled in Surulere…
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LAGOS TARGETS 10,000 DRIVERS WITH FREE HEALTH, SAFETY CHECKS
Eyes on safer roads as the state rolls out free medical screenings, eye tests and substance-abuse awareness for professional drivers. No fewer than 10,000 professional drivers in Lagos are set to benefit from a new health and safety programme aimed at boosting driver fitness and cutting road crashes. The initiative, announced by the Governor’s Special…
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LAGOS ASSEMBLY BACKS DEMOLITION OF ILLEGAL SHANTIES TO SAFEGUARD RESIDENTS
The Lagos State House of Assembly has thrown its weight behind the government’s ongoing demolition of illegal structures along shorelines and beneath high-tension cables . While residents of Makoko and Oworonsoki recently protested the clearance, the Assembly, through Mr. Stephen Ogundipe, stressed that the move is vital for public safety, disaster prevention, and sustainable urban…
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LAGOS TRAINS 10,000 SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS
The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has trained over 10,000 safeguarding officers across schools and institutions to strengthen child protection and ensure the safety of every child. Speaking at the Lagos State Safeguarding and Child Protection Programme (SCPP) policy review, Executive Secretary Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi emphasized that the program…
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LAGOS EKO CARES PROGRAM HELPS OVER 1,000 RESIDENTS WITH ₦460 MILLION IN FINANCIAL AID
Fewer than 1,000 Lagos residents have benefited from the state government’s Eko Cares/Eko Listens Financial Assistance Programme, receiving cheques ranging from ₦300,000 to ₦1.5 million. The ₦460 million disbursed supports businesses, healthcare, and persons with disabilities. The event at Blue Roof Arena Ikeja saw hundreds of grateful recipients applaud Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for providing relief…
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LAGOS LAUNCHES COMMUNITY DIALOGUE COMMITTEE TO FIGHT GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has stepped up efforts to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) by inaugurating the Community Dialogue Committee (CDC). At the Monday launch, Executive Secretary Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, represented by Community Engagement Officer Ms. Adetoun Odumbo, said the initiative strengthens grassroots structures to identify,…
