The Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB) today received a delegation from the Corona Health Management System and the Bayelsa State Primary Healthcare Board on a technical engagement aimed at exploring best practices in traditional medicine regulation and collaboration. The visit provided a platform for knowledge sharing and inter-state partnership, with a focus on strengthening the integration of traditional healthcare systems into modern health governance framewor

The Provost of the Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET), Professor Raheem Olasupo Akewushola, has applauded the Lagos State Ministry of Tertiary Education for sustaining the Job Initiatives Lagos Programme, describing it as a visionary and impactful response to graduate unemployment, skill gaps, and youth empowerment in the state. He made the commendation while delivering his welcome address at the opening ceremony of this year’s edition of the programme, organ

The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, has urged broadcasters to prioritise effective information dissemination at the grassroots, stressing that their voices are vital in amplifying the Lagos State Government’s THEMES Plus Agenda. He gave the charge during a one-day forum organised by the Association of Broadcasters (AMBROAD), Lagos State Chapter, themed “Information Dissemination to the Grassroots: An Underrated Panacea to Social Refo

As part of her ongoing familiarisation tour of the Ministry’s infrastructure projects, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs. Lolade Aina, paid a working visit to the newly commissioned Senator Oluremi Tinubu Industrial Leather Hub located in Matori, Lagos. She was accompanied by top directors from the Ministry during the inspection. During the visit, Mrs. Aina praised the vision behind the establishment of the hub, describing it as a bold a

The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, has called on residents to collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of lives and property across the state. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Police Youth Dialogue held at the Assbifi Event Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Ogunlende stressed that effective security requires collective responsibility and cooperation among all stakeholders . . He noted that the

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