Before that, he served in the civil service for 27 years and was also a financial consultant. A number of other factors contributed to the victories in the 2012 and 2016 elections of mimiko and akeredolu. In january 2005, ambode was first made permanent secretary of the ministry of finance and by february 2006, ambode was also appointed the accountant general for lagos state. Roadslight up lagos project one of the major achievements of governor akinwunmi ambode in 2016 was the massive road reconstruction his government embarked upon in the year. Upon assuming office, ambode pledged to build on the success of the past lagos governor, babatunde raji fashola. In this regard, akinwunmi ambode, a retired permanent secretary in lagos seems to be riding high due to his purported endorsement for the job by the former governor of the state, asiwaju bola tinubu. Governor akinwunmi ambode swears in new commissioners. But there is nothing definitive yet, they intend to come back. Judes primary school, ebutte meta, lagos, from 19691974, where he sat for the national common entrance. Usually it takes invoking the spirit of obafemi awolowo to win. Ambode promises to reposition states tertiary institutions.
Akinwunmi ambode is one of ten children of his father festus ambode. As you can imagine, the articles of the past two years had strong political leaning, echoing the call for change at the federal level and a continuity with improvement in lagos. The new governor of lagos state, governor akinwunmi ambode delivered his address after is sworn in today may 19th, 2015, at the tafawa balewa square, lagos. Ambodes 2nd wife, love child celebrate birthday in grand style the second lady. Ambassador yutaka kikuta met with lagos state governor.
Ambode in his list also adopted some of the former cabinet members of governor raji fashola. Ambode who prides himself with building roads across the state was proved wrong. Pdf files some content on this site, such as bills, committee. He was a civil servant for 27 years and a financial consultant before running. It has pleased god through the good people of lagos state, that my destiny as a little boy, born from a humble background, on the 14th day of june to become the 14th. The evolution and development of lagos state download. Lagos is known for its music and night life, which used to be located in areas around yaba and surulere. I want to wish lagosians a very merry christmas and a prosperous new year. Ambode revs up cdas as fourth tier of govt the guardian. Read all the latest news, breaking stories, top headlines, opinion, pictures and videos about akinwunmi ambode from nigeria and the world on today. The search for a successor to governor babatunde raji fashola is on in lagos. On sunday, lagos governor akinwunmi ambode ordered the immediate demolition to all lagos. Osun state governor, ogbeni rauf aregbesola on thursday described his counterpart in lagos state, mr akinwunmi ambode as the governor general of nigeria, saying that the position of.
Governor akinwumi ambode full biography,life and news. Ooni, ambode preach yoruba culture, history at book launch. This book is an enthusiastic celebration of the many achievements of the lagos state governor mr. May 29, 2015 lagos state governor, akinwunmi ambodes inaugural speech. I am sure that this book, a collection of articles written over a 10 year period, will make interesting reading to any student of history and politics. The interfaith parley, in the state house akinwunmi ambode. We learnt ambode is happily married to one titilayo yombo ambode nee oyefeso who hail from iperuremo axis of ijebu, ogun state. In recent years more night clubs have sprung up on the island, making the island, particularly victoria island, the main nightlife attraction. Nigerians came out in larger numbers to participate in the oneyear long celebration of the coming of age of the state of aquatic splendour.
The alleged rift between governor akinwunmi ambode of lagos state and his political godfather and national leader of the all progressives congress, asiwaju. Akinwunmi ambode is a proud husband and father to another family unknown to the public. Mr akinwunmi ambode took over the mantle of leadership in lagos state on the 29th of may 2015. Akinwunmi ambode news latest breaking stories and top.
This is the text of the university of lagos 2017 convocation delivered on tuesday, may 8, 2018 at the j. Apr 15, 2020 governor akinwunmi ambode has presented the names of people that will make his government and join him in the administration of lagos state to the state house of assembly. Lagos state governor, mr akinwunmi ambode, has praised president. Lagos state governor, akinwunmi ambodes inaugural speech. Files president buhari with governor ambode shortly after his arrival on a twoday visit to lagos state on march 29, 2018. Ambode, nigerias governorgeneral aregbesola vanguard. Ambodes 2nd wife, love child celebrate birthday in. His 114 roads project where each of the 57 local councils in the state got two good roads was completed by may.
His late father, festus akinwale ambode was a teacher while his mother, christianah oluleye ambode nee oresanya was an entrepreneur who ran a thriving sewing business in her prime. Read governor akinwunmi ambode inaugural speech doy news. Akinwunmi ambode born june 14, 1963, is the governor of lagos state. On tuesday, 12 th of april 2016, his excellency, governor akinwunmi ambode visited the new site for the relocation of the oko baba sawmill market, governor ambode commended the contractor for the work done so far, assuring that project will be delivered before the end of september 2016 during the inspection process, governor ambode said the project will ensure that the ebute. This page is run by him and his media team jump to. It is also a unique attribute of many of the physical projects undertaken by the ambodeled administration. Akinwunmi ambode born june 14, 1963 was the former governor of lagos state. This book presents many of the projects in pictures. Akinwunmi ambodes 2nd year achievements so far youtube. The interfaith parley, in the state house akinwunmi. Will trump go to war with iran to defend saudi arabia. E akinwunmi ambode, the governor of lagos state signed three important bills into law.
Lagos governor, ambode, thanks muslims for standing by him. Lagos, subsequent to the remodernization project achieved by the current administration of governor akinwunmi ambode, is gradually becoming a major tourist destination, being one of the largest cities in africa and in the world. Lagos state governor, akinwunmi ambode on friday expressed dissatisfaction at the deplorable state of some sections of oshodiapapa expressway. Today, i have just performed the sacred duty of oathtaking as the governor of lagos state. Akinwunmi ambode may 14 in line with our policy of developing an efficient integrated transport model which will ease the traffic on our roads, we today commissioned the bariga waterfront jetty, five transport ferries and the ilaje access road. Ambode ran for office of the governor of lagos state in april 2015 as a member of the all. He was a civil servant for 27 years and a financial consultant before running for public. Governor ambode, fulfilling this promise is more than a duty. May 23, 2014 will trump go to war with iran to defend saudi arabia. He is one out of the ten children of his parents and he attended st judes primary school, ebutte meta, lagos in 1969. Akinwunmi ambode of lagos state on tuesday said his administration would reposition the states tertiary institutions to become active glob.
Ambode ran for office of the governor of lagos state in april 2015 as a member of the all progressives congress, the. Bolanle patience ambode nee odukomaiya was the first lady of lagos state, from 29 may 2015 to may 29, 2019 when her husband akinwunmi ambode became governor. Governor akinwunmi ambode has presented the names of people that will make his government and join him in the administration of lagos state to the state house of assembly. Due to its limited resources and wideranging priorities, the lagos state government lasg cannot resolve this deficit alone.
Akinwunmi ambode was born on 14 june, 1963 in epe lga, lagos state. By akinwunmi ambode, exactly a year ago, lagos state turned 50. The current governor of lagos state, akinwumi ambode was born in june 14, 1963. He was formerly the accountantgeneral of lagos state during the tinubu era. Lagos is currently taking steps to become a global smart city. In his 20 book, the accidental public servant, the current. Explore some of lagos state governor akinwunmi ambode best quotations and sayings on such as they are looking at it, exploring it. Apr 21, 2020 a lagos high court in ikeja yesterday held that former governor akinwunmi ambode could not stop his probe by the states house of assembly over purchase of 820 buses for bus reform project. Apr 12, 2016 on tuesday, 12 th of april 2016, his excellency, governor akinwunmi ambode visited the new site for the relocation of the oko baba sawmill market, governor ambode commended the contractor for the work done so far, assuring that project will be delivered before the end of september 2016. Winner of the 2016 spelling bee competition and oneday governor of lagos state, master olaseinde olufemi 3 rd right. Akinwunmi ambode is a proud husband and father to another family. Akinwunmi ambode as governor of lagos state may 29, 2015 today, i have just performed the sacred duty of oathtaking as the governor of lagos state.
Akinwunmi ambode speaks at the apc presidential rally. Lagos governor akinwunmi ambode is the worst nigerian governor in the ynaija effectiveness ranking for governors. The celebrations culminated in a spectacular show on may 27, 2017 at the grounds of the eko atlantic city. But there is nothing definitive yet, they intend to. Ambode s 2nd wife, love child celebrate birthday in grand style the second lady. Apr 06, 2017 governor ambode, fulfilling this promise is more than a duty. Yet, to assume the right course is also to depart from how we have misgoverned ourselves for much of our history. Steve ayorinde, appraises governor akinwunmi ambodes. May 10, 2018 akinwunmi ambode is governor of lagos state. He was a civil servant for 27 years and a financial consultant before running for public office as governor of lagos state in 2015. Lagos now wears a new look africa renewal the united nations. Acknowledging a year that many have described as outstanding in the state, lagos states commissioner for information and strategy, mr.
Akinwunmi ambode is the worst nigerian governor ynaija. Jul 10, 2017 lagos governor akinwunmi ambode is the worst nigerian governor in the ynaija effectiveness ranking for governors. Babajide olusola sanwoolu born june 25, 1965 is a nigerian politician and the current. We learnt ambode is happily married to one titilayo yomboambode nee oyefeso who hail from iperuremo axis of ijebu, ogun state. Akinwunmi ambode is the former governor of lagos state, nigeria. The history of the peoples of nigeria is a vast historical accounts, legends, myths, and tales of.
Akinwunmi ambode, on monday seized the occasion of his second year anniversary in office and democracy day commemoration to thank the. It has pleased god through the good people of lagos state, that my destiny as a little boy, born from a humble background, on the. He is a nigerian businessman who held other positions in lagos. Most of the population lives on the mainland, and most industries are located there too. The jury is still out on the current governor akinwunmi ambode, who took the reins in may 2015. Sep 14, 2017 akinwunmi ambode was born on 14 june 1963 in epe lagos, into the family of festus akinwale ambode and christianah oluleye ambode. Jul 20, 2017 osun state governor, ogbeni rauf aregbesola on thursday described his counterpart in lagos state, mr akinwunmi ambode as the governor general of nigeria, saying that the position of lagos as the. Celebrating lagos at 51, by governor akinwunmi ambode. Tinubu, ambode alleged feud puts godfatherism in the. Ambode, nigerias governorgeneral aregbesola vanguard news. Dec 30, 2016 acknowledging a year that many have described as outstanding in the state, lagos states commissioner for information and strategy, mr. The evolution and development of lagos state download ebook. Lagos state governor, akinwunmi ambode has sworn in 23 commissioners and 14 special advisers to constitute his cabinet, with a charge on them to be accountable and be loyal to the people.
Ambassador yutaka kikuta met with lagos state governor, mr. The rise and fall of akinwunmi ambode, by kayode ogundamisi. The nigerian press also helps to propagate the story of nigerias cement selfsufficiency. Akinwunmi was born on june 14, 1963 at the epe general hospital, epe, lagos, as the sixth of ten children. How chaplain was sacked a day after governor ambodes wife.
May 15, 2016 lagos state governor, akinwunmi ambode on friday expressed dissatisfaction at the deplorable state of some sections of oshodiapapa expressway, saying the road was too strategic to the economy of. Governor akinwunmi ambode orders fixing of bad portions on. Governor ambodes impact is real and remarkable ayorinde. How is the government working with the private sector to help finance infrastructure projects. Akinwunmi ambode is an accountant, administrator, public finance expert, a retired civil servant who served lagos state meritoriously for 27years. Make the most of the holiday and enjoy quality time with your family and friends. It is a choice, one that was made because he is confident in the state, the people and the economy of lagos. A lagos high court in ikeja yesterday held that former governor akinwunmi ambode could not stop his probe by the states house of assembly over purchase of 820 buses for bus reform project. Akinwunmi ambode, while launching the brt classic in october 2015 summarised the vision of lagos. Wife of lagos state governor, mrs bolanle ambode middle.
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