George Okojie

Nigeria

Contributor at Leadership Newspaper

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Articles

Sanwo-Olu Mourns Olu Of Epe Oba Adewale

1 week ago | leadership.ng | George Okojie

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with the family and people of Epe Kingdom over the passing of the 19th Olu of Epe, Oba Shefiu Olatunji Adewale, who died on Saturday at the age of 86. He said the late monarch’s service to the people of Epe Kingdom and Lagos would remain his enduring legacy.
Nigeria: 1 Dies, 9 Others Injured As 2-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos

1 week ago | allafrica.com | George Okojie

One person has been confirmed dead, while nine others sustained varying degrees of injuries after a two-storey building under construction collapsed in Ikorodu local government area of Lagos State. Our correspondent gathered that some people were reportedly trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building sited around Ota-Ona Junction of Ikorodu, said to have collapsed in the afternoon while workers were working at the site.
1 Dies, 9 Others Injured As 2-storey Building Collapses In Lagos

1 week ago | leadership.ng | George Okojie

One person has been confirmed dead, while nine others sustained varying degrees of injuries after a two-storey building under construction collapsed in Ikorodu local government area of Lagos State. Our correspondent gathered that some people were reportedly trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building sited around Ota-Ona Junction of Ikorodu, said to have collapsed in the afternoon while workers were working at the site.
Lagos Reads Riot Act To Building Owners Over Certificate Of Fitness

1 week ago | leadership.ng | George Okojie

The Lagos State government has issued a stern directive mandating property owners to acquire a Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation for their buildings.
Africa Holds Greatest Reservoir Of Youthful Energy Globally, Says Sanwo-Olu

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | George Okojie

Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Africans to unlock new pathways for young people to thrive, saying the continent holds the most significant reservoir of youthful energy, talents and potential anywhere in the world. The governor said taking an audacious move would drive entrepreneurship as a tool for economic empowerment and position Africa as a global leader in innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
Forget One-party System Now, Tackle Poverty, SANs, Scholars Tell Politicians

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Chibuzo Ukaibe |Olakunle Olasanmi |James Kwen |George Okojie

Instead of dissipating energy on how to turn Nigeria into a one-party state, politicians have been told to focus attention on arresting the worsening poverty among Nigerians. They were also advised to put their energy into containing the security challenges and other problems confronting the country.
Sanwo-Olu Approves Disbursement Of N1.6bn To Vulnerable Residents

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | George Okojie

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the disbursement of N1.6 billion as a relief package to vulnerable residents. The Special Adviser, Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Dr. Afolabi Tajudeen, disclosed this on Thursday during the 2025 ministerial press briefing to commemorate Governor Sanwo-Olu’s sixth year in office, held in Lagos. The current administration has disbursed N2,461,000 billion through various social intervention programmes to 8,690 beneficiaries.
Sanwo-Olu, Minister Call For Urgent Implementation Of Policies To Grow SMEs

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | George Okojie

Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and other stakeholders in the business sector have called for the urgent implementation of policies on the consumption of local goods to grow Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country.
LASG Prioritises 10 SDGs To Drive Inclusive Growth

3 weeks ago | leadership.ng | George Okojie

Lagos State government has identified 10 high-impact goals to prioritise in its drive for inclusive growth, improved quality of life, environmental sustainability and shared prosperity in a bid to fast-track the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Lagos Govt Threatens Worship, Entertainment Centres Over Noise Pollution

3 weeks ago | leadership.ng | George Okojie

The Lagos State government has threatened to prosecute the management of worship and entertainment centres that use loudspeakers without control while worshipping or entertaining their audience. The state’s Environment and Water Resources commissioner, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, stated this on Wednesday while speaking at the 10th annual Noiseless Lagos Advocacy summit, which had the theme of Curbing Noise Pollution in a Mega City.