At the 2025 Progressive Digital Media Summit in Abuja, I was honoured with two awards Most Digitally Engaged Governor and South West Governor of the Year. For me, these are a reminder that our push to make Lagos a 21st-century city is being noticed and valued. I’m grateful to

Today, over 5,300 Lagosians graduated from our State’s skill acquisition programme. This achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for the graduates. They now hold practical skills in areas such as fashion design, welding, carpentry, cosmetology, and more. They’ve put in

Last night, we had a dinner at Lagos House, Marina, to welcome the team from the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). It was a good opportunity to connect and have open conversations about how we can work together to strengthen our revenue systems for

Today, we commissioned seven completed road projects across more than eight communities in Badagry Local Government and Olorunda LCDA. These roads, spanning over 16 km, are lifelines that connect residents to markets, schools, health centres, and cultural heritage sites. One

I’m so proud of our women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, @DtigressNG for bringing home the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship once again. Winning it seven times in total and five times consecutively is no small feat. It takes heart, discipline, and grit. These women continue

Today, I received Trixie LohMirmand, EVP of the Dubai World Trade Centre, and Kashifu Abdullahi, DG of NITDA, at Lagos House, Ikeja. We had a productive discussion on technology, innovation, and how Lagos can continue to lead the way in Africa’s digital future. It’s always a

Earlier today, I met with the new U.S. Consul General, Mr. Rick Swart, at Lagos House, Marina. It was an opportunity to welcome him to Lagos, and we discussed ways to strengthen the relationship between Lagos and the United States, particularly in the areas of trade, investment,

Today, I swore in the newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen across our 57 local governments and LCDAs. I reminded them that leadership is about service. Our people have placed their trust and their dreams in their hands. They want safer streets, better roads, functional

Congratulations to our incredible Super Falcons on their well-deserved WAFCON victory. This win is a reminder of what can happen when talent, discipline, and belief come together. To the players, coaches, and everyone who worked behind the scenes, thank you for making the

Today, I commissioned several projects in Agboyi-Ketu and Bariga LCDAs, facilitated by Hon. Dele Osinowo and Hon. Kolade Alabi. In Agboyi-Ketu, we opened the Otunba Bushura Alebiosu Multipurpose Building, a new primary school, an ICT Hub, the Oba Taiwo Adesegun Lamina Sports

Today, we launched the Produce for Lagos programme alongside a ₦500 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund. This initiative ensures we are taking concrete steps to make Lagos, and Nigeria as a whole, more food secure, more self-reliant, and better positioned to grow our agricultural

I received the DG of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Mr. Olugbile Holloway, and his senior management team at Lagos House, Marina today. We had a conversation about preserving our rich cultural heritage and how Lagos can continue to play a key role in that

Today, I unveiled the Lagos State Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy Roadmap, a milestone that reflects our firm commitment to gender equity and inclusive growth. This roadmap is a practical plan built around the lived experiences of women across Lagos, from entrepreneurs

This weekend, we were in Monaco experiencing the E1 Racing Championship. It was a good reminder of how innovation, determination, and bold ideas can come together to create something truly groundbreaking. I’m proud to share that Lagos will become the first African city to host

Yesterday marked 25 years since the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, was established on July 15, 2000. I want to congratulate everyone who has ever worn the LASTMA uniform, past and present. Your dedication, courage, and resilience have helped shape the agency

Congratulations to Maryam Lawal on her exceptional performance at the Nigerian Law School. She was named the Best Graduating Female Student and the Second Overall Best Student nationwide. She also received eight awards, including one for Corporate Law Practice. Maryam is a

Today in Daura, we bid a final farewell and laid to rest former President Muhammadu Buhari, a man whose life was wholly devoted to the service of our great nation. In this moment of grief, my wife, Ibijoke, and I, along with the entire government and people of Lagos State,

Today, I joined others in paying my last respects to His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland. His presence anchored the community for generations, and his legacy will continue to guide it. Although Oba Adetona’s passing is a great loss, the values

Today has been a deeply painful one. We’ve lost two giants, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and Kabiyesi Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland. Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona was more than a monarch, he was a pillar. For 65 years, he guided Ijebuland with wisdom and

On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, the people and government of Lagos State, I mourn the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, one of Nigeria’s most prominent military and political leaders. He was a courageous, disciplined, respected and passionate leader. His commitment to