LASG News Today highlights stories of leadership, innovation, youth empowerment, and community development driving a #GreaterLagosRising, from Ms. Toyin Rahmat Ogunlana assuming duty as Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office – Office of the SSG, urging staff to uphold discipline, professionalism, and teamwork, to the training of 100 public officers on “Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI)” to enhance digital skills and efficiency in public service. Lagos State also celebra

The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Mr. Lekan Fatodu, has emphasized that football serves as a powerful tool for engaging young people and channeling their energy towards positive development. Speaking at the kickoff of the 4th edition of the Afinni Unity Cup 2025, tagged “The Price before the Prize,” held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Fatodu commended the initiative for promoting community growth and youth empowerment through sports.

The newly appointed Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office – Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ms. Toyin Rahmat Ogunlana, has officially assumed duty with a strong charge to staff on discipline, professionalism, and teamwork. Ms. Ogunlana resumed duties following her swearing-in by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu alongside other Permanent Secretaries on October 10th, 2025. Her assumption of office was marked by a warm reception led by the Director, Admin

The Lagos State Government has unveiled a new Clinical Governance Framework designed to ensure accountability, continuous quality improvement, and patient-centred care across all public health facilities in the State. The initiative was introduced by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, during a Health Policy Group Meeting held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Ministry of Health Conference Room, Alausa, Ikeja. She explained that the fram

The Lagos State Ministry of Establishments and Training has commenced a two-day capacity-building programme aimed at enhancing the skills of officers in the state public service. The training, themed “Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI),” is part of the Ministry’s continuous efforts to strengthen the knowledge base of public servants and equip them for evolving digital trends in governance and administration. Declaring the programme open, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs.

The Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Tourism, Arts and Culture, led by its Chairman, Hon. Solomon Bonu, in collaboration with the Chairman of the House Committee on Works, Hon. Desmond Elliot, recently embarked on an inspection tour of key ongoing monument projects under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The tour reflects the State’s continued commitment to enhancing its cultural infrastructure and promoting Lagos as a global destination

In its continuous effort to strengthen community structures for the prevention and response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), through its Community Engagement Team, convened a Community Dialogue Committee (CDC) meeting for the Ojo axis. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from Ojo Local Government Area, Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA), and Otto-Awori LCDA, reaffirming the agency’s commit

The Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA) has commenced the second batch of enumeration for property owners affected by the Oworonshoki regeneration exercise. The exercise, which began on November 3, 2025, is aimed at capturing additional residents who were not included in the initial phase. The enumeration was held at the Oloworo Palace in Oworonshoki and witnessed the active participation of LASURA officials, community leaders, and security agencies to ensure a smooth a

The Lagos State Law Reform Commission has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening the State’s fiscal foundation through modern, transparent, and forward-thinking legislation. This commitment was on full display at the Engagement Forum on Advancing the State’s Fiscal Sustainability Through Law Reform, which brought together key stakeholders across Lagos’ fiscal ecosystem to deliberate on pathways for enhanced economic governance and fiscal resilience. In her welcome remarks

The Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, has reaffirmed the State Government’s unwavering commitment to promoting innovation, creativity, and enterprise development among young people as a key pathway to sustainable wealth creation and economic growth. He made this known during the StartRight Lagos Entrepreneurship Boot Camp, held on Friday, 31st October 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ikeja, where h

Today on Discover Lagos, we spotlight stories of leadership, collaboration, and educational excellence shaping progress across the Centre of Excellence from the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) concluding a three-day leadership and capacity-building workshop themed “Behind the VIO Badge: Transforming Perceptions, Building Trust,” to strengthen professionalism, empathy, and public confidence, to the Lagos State Sports Commission’s participation at Verve Life 8.0,

In a renewed effort to strengthen educational standards and uphold the legacy of excellence in Lagos State, the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of Education District II, Mr. Omotayo Layewo Sanni, convened a strategic meeting with the Principals of Model Colleges within the District. The meeting, held at the District headquarters, was designed to explore innovative approaches to enhancing school administration, promoting academic excellence, and addressing key challenges aff

The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, led a delegation of top management staff alongside the Senior Special Assistant on Sports, Damilare Orimoloye, and the Senior Special Assistant on Youth Mobilisation, Alabi Opeyemi, to the Verve Life 8.0 event, Africa’s biggest fitness party organized by Interswitch. The vibrant fitness gathering took place at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, attracting a massive turnout of sports

The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) has successfully concluded a three-day leadership and capacity-building workshop aimed at enhancing professionalism, empathy, and public trust among its senior officers and zonal heads. The initiative was designed to strengthen leadership capabilities and improve service delivery standards across the agency, aligning with the state government’s broader vision of a disciplined and citizen-focused public service The training, the

The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), marked the 19th edition of the annual Walk for Nature at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos. Representing the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Special Adviser on Environment and Water Resources, Engr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, called on all residents to make a shared declaration that Lagos will not be defined by pollution but by collective action, innovation, and enviro

The Lagos State Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has intensified its public sensitisation efforts in Surulere, urging residents to report any unregistered or substandard healthcare facilities operating within their communities. This call was made during a Sensitisation Campaign and Town Hall Meeting themed “The Roles and Responsibilities of HEFAMAA in Lagos State,” held at the Surulere Local Government Secretariat. The initiative aimed to educat

The Alumni Association of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) has launched the “Stay in School Project,” a community impact initiative aimed at supporting 200 students of Comprehensive High School, Alapere, with essential learning materials, mentorship, and life skills training. Held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, the event demonstrated the Academy’s commitment to nurturing leadership through service and empowering young people to achieve their fullest potential. The

The General Manager of the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK), Mrs. Adetoun Popoola, has expressed appreciation to the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of Education District VI, Mrs. Mojisola Yusuf, for the district’s support during the recently held Green Hands Creative Gardening for Kids programme. She made this known during a courtesy visit to the headquarters of Education District VI, where she commended the management for its cooperation and encouragement to

The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) has received special recognition for its exceptional contributions to environmental sustainability during the 25th National Women’s Conference of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The honour, presented through the COWLSO Impact Awards, celebrated individuals and institutions whose efforts have significantly advanced the development and well-being o

The Lagos State Governor joined the Nigerian Stock Exchange for the prestigious Closing Gong Ceremony to celebrate 15 years of Lagos Fashion Week, marking a significant milestone in the city’s creative and cultural evolution. The event recognized the tremendous growth of Lagos Fashion Week as a global platform that continues to spotlight African creativity, innovation, and enterprise on the international stage. Over the past 15 years, Lagos Fashion Week has become a cornersto