Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu and officials visited flood-hit Lagos communities to reassure residents. An environment commissioner stated that recent heavy rains caused excessive water volume exceeding drainage infrastructure capacity.

Governor Sanwo-Olu urged Lagos residents to plant trees, emphasizing that state law requires replacing any unlawfully felled tree with five others. The state aims to plant 20,000 trees this year.

Afenifere commends Governors Abiodun and Sanwo-Olu, along with Disu, for their efforts in combating kidnapping and banditry. The group attributes the success to the political commitment of the governors, enabling security agencies to perform their duties effectively.

Governor Sanwo-Olu has ordered the demolition of shanties along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway from Orile-Iganmu to Okokomaiko, giving occupants an ultimatum. The exercise aims to clear the specified stretch of the expressway.

Mr. Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of women's inclusion in engineering Africa's future, highlighting that women's talent is an underutilized resource in Africa. He warned that their underrepresentation in STEM fields poses economic and development challenges.

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu ordered an emergency waste evacuation to address the refuse crisis, mobilizing Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), and the Ministry of Environment. The directive followed a report by Premium Times.

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu ordered an emergency waste evacuation after a PREMIUM TIMES report highlighted the refuse crisis. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), and Ministry of Environment were mobilized to address the situation.

Governor Sanwo-Olu announced Hamzat and Sonayon-James as the APC's Lagos governorship candidates for 2027, stating they are capable of continuing the state's development agenda after his tenure ends.

Governor Sanwo-Olu urged Nigerians to support Tinubu and security agencies amid rising insecurity, highlighting recent attacks and abductions as a cause for public concern while emphasizing the country's ability to address the issue.

Sanwo-Olu highlights Lagos as a major economic hub in Africa, emphasizing policy, innovation, and enterprise as drivers of its growth and global economic influence. The Invest Lagos 3.0 summit is positioned as a key event to further promote the city as an investment gateway.