May 16, 2013 - Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Thursday attended the grand finale of 4th Tradesmen and Artisans' Week and Graduation ceremony for re-trained artisans stating that with the partnership forged by the State with Artisans and Tradesmen, he foresees a new middle class that is capable of generating employment and creating wealth.
The Governor who spoke at the Blue Roof Hall at the LTV8 premises, Agidingbi added that the middle class he sees is different from the ones everyone knew in the 70s that was the middle class that wore suits and ties and were paid employees. "This middle class doesn't wear suit and ties but is the master of its own destiny. It is the employers and the owners of its own business. It is technology... Read More
May 16, 2013 - Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Thursday called for concrete action against those who perpetrated electoral fraud during the immediate past national General Elections saying it is the only way to stem electoral impunity in the country.
Governor Fashola, who spoke at the Public Presentation of a book titled "The Enforcement of Electoral Laws and Case Law of 2007 Election Petition Judgments", written by eminent Law teacher, Professor Itse Sagay, at the Protea Hotel, Ikeja, said unless concrete steps were taken to show that such electoral fraud... Read More
May 14 - Permit me to beginning by warmly welcoming all of you to share our journey of the future which has commenced today. Although we are here to showcase an event that demonstrates what our children have done with electric power, and to launch the Club that provided the platform, this was not an initiative that started as a power initiative. On the contrary, it started... More Speeches
May 13 - Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Monday received the Consul General of the Italian Embassy in Lagos on a courtesy visit, giving a commitment that Lagos as the most populous state in Nigeria is ready to play her role in an increasingly globalised world. The Governor who spoke at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja said the state is mindful of the challenges... Read More
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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Tuesday witnessed the Lagos State Power Kids Awards 2013 grand finale, enjoining Nigerians to imbibe the culture of conservation as a way of life in all sectors, but especially in the energy sphere. The Governor who spoke at the Memorable Gathering Hall, Alausa, before a capacity assembly of pupils... Read More