The Office of Transformation, Creativity, and Innovation (OTCI) hosted its annual Service Charter Awards Ceremony  on December 10, 2025, operating under the theme “Service in Action: Recognising Excellence Across MDAs."  This prestigious event is dedicated to celebrating Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to delivering exceptional public services to the citizens of Lagos State. ​The Director-General, Toyin Anjous-Ademuyi

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has announced the appointment of Dr. Sulaimon Olagoke Ogunmuyiwa  as the new Director-General of the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) , effective immediately. The appointment letter was formally presented on Thursday, December 11, 2025, by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, at the Secretariat, Alausa. Dr. Ogunmuyiwa is a highly experienced education administrator, bringing over 25 years of progressive experti

The Lagos State Government marked a significant milestone by celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Lagos State Office of SDGs , aligning with the global observance of SDG Week. The event highlighted a decade of impactful progress toward advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the state. ​Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih, the Special Adviser to the Governor on SDGs, traced the Office's institutional evolution from its 2015 origins as the Office of Oversea

​The Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, has presented the ₦15,172,250,000  2026 Appropriation Bill to the 10th Legislative Council. The presentation, held on December 9, 2025, at the Council Secretariat, marks a significant step in the local government's fiscal planning for the upcoming year, highlighting its financial scale amidst rapid transformation. ​The budget, aptly christened the "Budget of Renewed and Resilient Development,

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, recently held a high-profile courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina. The Governor received Dr. Heike Harmgart, the Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The meeting signifies the growing partnership between Lagos State and international financial institutions keen on supporting development in the region. Dr. Harmgart was accompanied by the EBRD Director for Nigeria,

Today's News Highlight : Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reiterates the crucial need for communal unity and collective responsibility  during the annual Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) Town Hall meeting The Governor stressed that securing the state is a shared task, calling on residents and stakeholders to collaborate closely with security agencies to maintain peace and order across Lagos. https://www.discoverlagos.ng/post/building-lagos-right-lsmtl-s-strategic-quality-i

The Permanent Secretary, Office of Internal Audit (OIA), Mrs. Monsurat Titilope Alaka, has strongly reinforced the Lagos State Government’s commitment to transparency and accountability , stressing the critical, non-negotiable role internal auditors play in this mandate. Addressing the state's public service auditors for the first time, she defined internal auditors as the backbone of institutional integrity . Their responsibilities extend beyond mere checks, encompassing the

The Permanent Secretary, Office of Internal Audit (OIA), Mrs. Monsurat Titilope Alaka, has strongly reinforced the Lagos State Government’s commitment to transparency and accountability , stressing the critical, non-negotiable role internal auditors play in this mandate. Addressing the state's public service auditors for the first time, she defined internal auditors as the backbone of institutional integrity . Their responsibilities extend beyond mere checks, encompassing the

The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency (LSMTL) conducted a crucial, high-level strategic visit and physical tour  to the expansive, ongoing construction projects at Eko Atlantic City. This proactive move on December 8th was part of LSMTL’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the construction of structurally safe and long-lasting buildings across the entire Lagos Metropolis. The inspection provided the agency’s experts with vital, firsthand insight into the enormous

The Provost of the Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET), Professor Raheem Olasupo Akewushola, delivered a stirring message to the newly admitted students during their 2025/2026 Academic Session orientation, urging them to "re-jingle their mindsets"  and fully embrace the right attitude for academic and professional success. He stressed that securing admission was only the beginning and that the journey to becoming competent healthcare professionals requires a f

The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education proudly announced the outstanding performance of its student team at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) 2025 International Final, held in Singapore. The 17-man Lagos delegation, led by the Honourable Commissioner, showcased the state's prowess in robotics and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education against a massive global field. This edition of the competition, themed "The Future of Robots," was

The Lagos State Governor was a prominent figure at the launch of the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s N100 billion annual Education Support Programme , hailing it as a landmark private sector investment. The Governor described the initiative as a remarkable commitment to unlocking the potential of Nigeria’s young population, demonstrating the profound impact achievable when the private sector aligns its resources and commitment with public good. This significant financial outlay is

Today's News Highlight : Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially inaugurated the new Governing Council of the Lagos State University (LASU) Charging the accomplished members to leverage their diverse expertise to sustain the institution's recent achievements, foster unwavering academic excellence , and strategically position LASU as a world-class university  and a true hub for innovation and community impact. https://www.discoverlagos.ng/post/sanwo-olu-inaugurates-new-lasu-g

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has significantly expanded its commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by unveiling two strategic new health insurance packages specifically tailored for Nigerians in the diaspora and visitors to the state. Introduced at the Agency’s 2025 fourth Quarter Media Parley, the plans dubbed Ilera-Eko Waka-Well  and Ilera-Eko Home Konnect were lauded by stakeholders as a critical step toward strengthening health financing and d

Lagos State's rich cultural heritage was put on vibrant display at the Abatabutu Exhibition, an event attended by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, and other distinguished guests. ​The exhibition, held over two days at Harbour Point Road, Victoria Island, was a dedicated showcase of the Yoruba vintage heritage, specifically focusing on the traditional woven fabric known as Aso-Ofi, which is more commonly recognized today as Aso-Oke. Co

The Lagos State Government has taken a decisive step in the fight against all forms of violence by publicly launching the Policy Framework on Prevention and Response to Technology-Facilitated Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) . This significant event in Lagos also included the official inauguration of a Technical Working Group  specifically tasked with driving the policy's implementation. This dual action signals the government's recognition of the evolving nature of SG

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu formally inaugurated the newly appointed Governing Council of the Lagos State University (LASU) at Lagos House, Ikeja. This significant ceremony marked the official commencement of duty for the council, which is tasked with providing visionary leadership and strategic direction for one of Nigeria's most respected institutions. The Governor emphasized that the appointment was a reflection of his administration's unwavering commitment to sustaining L

The Lagos State Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Bode Agoro, reaffirmed the urgent necessity of modernising the Lagos State Public Service Rules to align with a rapidly evolving administrative environment. Speaking at a sensitisation session on the draft Lagos State Public Service Rules (2025) , held on Monday, December 8, 2025, in Ikeja, he asserted that the existing 2015 rules no longer fully accommodate the contemporary realities of digital transformation, emerging global standa

Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu celebrated Guinness Nigeria Plc on its 75th Anniversary, marking three-quarters of a century of industry leadership, innovation, and deep-rooted partnership with Lagos State and the Nigerian people. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. 'Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, at the anniversary dinner on Monday, December 8, 2025, the Governor applauded the company's remarkable evolution from a modest trading outfit in 1950 to a global

In a major move to escalate community-level tuberculosis (TB) intervention, Lagos State officially invested female legislators, newly elected female local government chairmen, wives of House of Assembly members, and spouses of council chairmen as TB Champions and Ambassadors on Monday, December 8, 2025. This high-level ceremony, led by the First Lady and State TB Champion, Dr. (Mrs) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, signaled a renewed, aggressive, and female-led drive toward achie