He is one out of the ten children of his parents and he attended st judes primary school, ebutte meta, lagos in 1969. The search for a successor to governor babatunde raji fashola is on in lagos. In january 2005, ambode was first made permanent secretary of the ministry of finance and by february 2006, ambode was also appointed the. Akinwunmi ambode on friday formally unveiled the state digital library, reiterating his administrations commitment to providing access to education for all. Lagos state governor, akinwunmi ambode vows to eliminate. Today, i have just performed the sacred duty of oathtaking as the governor of lagos state. Jun 07, 2018 lagos state governor, mr akinwunmi ambode, has praised president muhammadu buhari for declaring june 12 as the new democracy day. Sep 22, 2018 the alleged rift between governor akinwunmi ambode of lagos state and his political godfather and national leader of the all progressives congress, asiwaju bola tinubu, over the latters refusal.
Recent report in environews nigeria including other local nigeri. Sociocultural framing of ambogbabe music video campaign in the 2015 gubernatorial elections in lagos state, nigeria. The rise and fall of akinwunmi ambode baba sope political ideology and the myth of yoruba omoluabi ethos by kayode ogundamisi i recall stomping across ondo during that election, excited. How is the government working with the private sector to help finance infrastructure projects. Ambode in his list also adopted some of the former cabinet members of governor raji fashola. It is my pleasure to be here today to mark the twenty fifth 25th convocation ceremony of the. Rosa pavanelli, in her january 2016 letter to lagos state governor akinwunmi ambode. Ambode unveils 46feet statue of abiola in lagos thecable. He is one out of the ten children of his parents and he attended st judes primary school, ebutte meta, lagos in. 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.
The appropriation bill, tagged the peoples budget, is the highest in the history of the state and it was an improvement on the n489. 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. Following the announcement by governor akinwunmi ambode that his administration would consolidate on its infrastructural renewal drive in the current fiscal year, the government as announced the 181 roads that will be constructed across the 57 lgslcdas. 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. Ambode visits ifeanyi ugwuanyi, enugu state governor photos. Oct 04, 2018 it is important for ambode to see the bigger picture the foregoing excerpts is from my column, tinubu, fashola, ambode and nigeria published on 19th november, 2015 and it serves as a background to the defeat on tuesday of governor akinwunmi ambode at the ruling all progressives congress apc primaries in the state. Ambode unveils lagos digital library vanguard news.
Lagos is the most populous city in nigeria, the second fastestgrowing city in africa and the seventh in the world. Books download polish for dummies pdf, epub by daria. Publish three books in one step as a paperback, hardcover and ebook. Roadslight up lagos project one of the major achievements of governor akinwunmi ambode in 2016 was the massive road reconstruction his. Babajide olusola sanwoolu born june 25, 1965 is a nigerian politician and the current. It is also a unique attribute of many of the physical projects undertaken by the ambodeled administration. The history of the peoples of nigeria is a vast historical accounts, legends, myths, and tales of. It is important for ambode to see the bigger picture the foregoing excerpts is from my column, tinubu, fashola, ambode and nigeria published on 19th november, 2015 and it serves as a background to the defeat on tuesday of governor akinwunmi ambode at the ruling all progressives congress apc primaries in the state. The evolution and development of lagos state download. Akinwunmi ambode, used ambogbabe music video to intensify his. Wife of lagos state governor, mrs bolanle ambode middle. Ambode earlier revealed that the 181 roads is an improvement on the 114 roads, two in each.
He was a civil servant for 27 years and a financial consultant before running for public office as governor of lagos state in 2015. The presiding chaplain, of chapel of christ the light, alausa, lagos state, venerable femi taiwo, has been sacked, allegedly on the orders of governor akinwunmi ambode after he taiwo allegedly. The alleged rift between governor akinwunmi ambode of lagos state and his political godfather and national leader of the all progressives congress, asiwaju bola tinubu, over the latters refusal. 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.
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. Akinwunmi ambode was born on 14 june, 1963 in epe lga, lagos state. Article information, pdf download for discursive strategies in. Path to a new nation, by akinwunmi ambode 20180510t04. The latest reports estimate the population at 21 million. How chaplain was sacked a day after governor ambodes wife. Akinwunmi ambode born june 14, 1963 was the former governor of lagos state. Reconstruction of apapaoshodi expressway begins in two. May 23, 2014 good morning music vr 360 positive vibrations 528hz the deepest healing boost your vibration duration.
Akinwumi adesina president of the african development bank. The lagos state house of assembly on thursday passed into law the n662. The reconstruction of the dilapidated apapaoshodi expressway begins in two weeks time, governor akinwunmi ambode disclosed on wednesday. Premium times october 3, 2018 the rise and fall of akinwunmi ambode. Lagosbadagry expressway to be completed by 2019 ambode. Brother joshua iginla explains why his prophecies are real. Ambode visits ifeanyi ugwuanyi, enugu state governor. As governor akinwunmi ambode of lagos state continues to preside over the affairs and activities of lagos state government, and in his capacity as the n0 1 citizen of the state, there are two strong persons who one needs to pass through before heshe gets anything done with the new executive governor of lagos state. Lagos state governor, mr akinwunmi ambode, has praised president muhammadu buhari for declaring june 12 as the new democracy day.
It has pleased god through the good people of lagos state, that my destiny as a little boy, born from a humble background, on. He gave the commendation on wednesday in a statement by his chief. Africas megacities a magnet for investors africa renewal. Akinwunmi was born on june 14, 1963 at the epe general hospital, epe, lagos, as the sixth of ten children. Jul 10, 2017 lagos governor akinwunmi ambode is the worst nigerian governor in the ynaija effectiveness ranking for governors. It is also a unique attribute of many of the physical. Ambode calls for preservation of history, culture of. Lagos governor akinwunmi ambode is the worst nigerian governor in the ynaija effectiveness ranking for governors. Read governor akinwunmi ambode inaugural speech doy news. Akinwunmi ambode and security chiefs visits pipeline area in isawo, iikorodu on tuesday, february 16, 2016. Winner of the 2016 spelling bee competition and oneday governor of lagos state, master olaseinde olufemi 3 rd right. The population of lagos according to the lagos state government was 17. Tinubu, ambode alleged feud puts godfatherism in the spotlight. Due to its limited resources and wideranging priorities, the lagos state government lasg cannot resolve this deficit.
Akinwunmi ambode, lagos state governor, has unveiled a 46feet statue of late mko abiola, the presumed winner of the june 12, 1993 presidential election. Akinwunmi ambode is an accountant, administrator, public finance expert, a retired civil servant who served lagos state meritoriously for 27years. Ambode, who spoke at the 2018 third quarterly town hall meeting in ibejulekki area of lagos, southwest nigeria, lamented that the road had in deplorable condition for long. This page is run by him and his media team jump to. About lagos babajide sanwoolu governor of lagos state. Ambode ran for office of the governor of lagos state in april 2015 as a member of the all progressives congress, the states ruling. He was a civil servant for 27 years and a financial consultant before. Ambode, nigerias governorgeneral aregbesola vanguard news. 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. A number of other factors contributed to the victories in the 2012 and 2016 elections of mimiko and akeredolu. Once again, governor akinwunmi ambode of lagos state is blazing the trail.
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. Ambode who prides himself with building roads across the state was proved wrong. Akinwunmi ambode 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. Music campaign is framed through historical narratives, meaningful. Apr 15, 2020 akinwunmi ambode 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. Akinwunmi ambode of lagos state on tuesday said there was an urgent need to collectively promote the tradition, culture, heritage and history of the yoruba race. The lagos state governor, akinwunmi ambode, has assured residents that the ongoing lagosbadagry expressway expansion project would be completed before the end of 2019. 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. As governor akinwunmi ambode of lagos state continues to preside over the affairs and activities of lagos state government, and in his capacity as the n0 1 citizen of the state, there are two strong persons who one needs to pass through before heshe gets anything done with the new executive governor. Due to its limited resources and wideranging priorities, the lagos state government lasg cannot resolve this deficit alone.
Ooni, ambode preach yoruba culture, history at book launch. His late father, festus akinwale ambode was a teacher while his mother, christianah oluleye ambode nee oresanya was an entrepreneur who ran. 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. Pdf sociocultural framing of ambogbabe music video. As the darkness of mankinds internecine war slowly consumes the galaxy, those who still serve the throne are forced to fight for both their own survival and the continued. The lagos state government on monday signed an agreement with the city of dubai for the creation of africas first smart city. Ambode, nigerias governorgeneral aregbesola vanguard. Discursive strategies in nigerias 2015 facebook campaign. This book is an enthusiastic celebration of the many achievements of the lagos state governor mr.
Lagos is currently taking steps to become a global smart city. Pdf the 2015 lagos state governorship campaign of the all progressives congress. Governor akinwunmi ambode of lagos state on wednesday donated a mobile cancer centre worth n365million for the diagnosis and treatment of residents afflicted with cancerrelated diseases. A torrent of humanity poured out of buses and streamed along the streets and bridges as is. In a press statement signed on wednesday by the secretary to the state government, mr tunji bello, the state governor, mr. The acting president, professor yemi osinbajo has granted permission to the lagos state government to embark upon a total reconstruction of the international airport road from oshodi. He was a civil servant for 27 years and a financial consultant before running.
Akinwunmi ambode is the worst nigerian governor ynaija. Akinwunmi ambode speaks uploaded a video 4 years ago. 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. Osinbajo gives lasg goahead to reconstruct lagos intl. Akinwunmi variant form akinwumi is a yoruba male given name.
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