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PRESS RELEASE :Lagos State Set to Host Special Lagos Day at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference 2024

The Lagos State Government is set to host a Special Lagos Day during the 2024 edition of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, 27th August 2024, will take place at the specially built Marquee, within the Conference venue at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, from 11:00 AM. This year’s NBA Annual General Conference will feature legal practitioners, industry leaders, judges, technocrats, and entrepreneurs from across Nigeria and beyond. With such a prestigious platform, Lagos State aims to leverage Special Lagos Day as it presents a prime opportunity for Lagos State to showcase its cultural heritage, innovative projects, and significant achievements. The Experience Centre, which will be the highlight of Special Lagos Day, offers conferees an immersive journey through Lagos’ culture and achievements. From captivating cultural displays featuring traditional music, dance, and the iconic Eyo masquerade parade, to exhibitions of historical artifacts and photographs depicting the old and new Lagos, attendees will witness the state’s dynamic evolution. In addition to the cultural showcase, the Experience Centre will feature an exhibition of Lagos State Government’s major initiatives, accomplishments and ongoing projects. In a Statement on Sunday , Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for justice, Mr Lawal Pedro SAN expressed excitement at the opportunity to showcase the state’s rich heritage and innovative strides at one of the largest gatherings of legal professionals in Africa. “Special Lagos Day presents a unique opportunity to highlight the culture, history, and traditions that make Lagos truly special, while also demonstrating our achievements and future projects. We are proud to host this event and look forward to giving attendees an authentic Lagos experience,” Mr Pedro said. The Special Lagos Day at the NBA Conference will serve as a platform to reinforce Lagos’ position as a center for culture, tourism, business, and innovation, drawing interest from both national and international stakeholders. It promises to be an unforgettable event, offering attendees a rare glimpse into the heart of Lagos. Signed Mrs Grace Alo Director, Public Affairs 25/8/24

Lagos “Showcase” Achievements at 62nd NBA AGC

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday showcased some of its various achievements at the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association currently holding at Eko Atlantic City,Victoria island. In his welcome address, the Honourable Commissioner for Justice and Lagos State Attorney-General, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) noted that the ‘showcase session’ was organised to highlight some of the developmental strides of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s adminstration as encapsulated in the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda since inception. The commissioner stated that giant strides have been recorded in the area of infrastructure development, healthcare, transportation, land administration, economy, security among others. “The essence of this showcase session is to let the people of Lagos State have an idea of what is going on in Lagos State, the structures, processes, deliverables, milestones, achievements and what the people can expect under the administration of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as outlined in the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda”. The attorney-general urged Lagosians to be rest assured that all the policies and programmes of the present administration will be fully implemented. The acting Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mr. Saheed Quadri in his remarks stated that the State Government will continue to up the ante of governance and serve as a worthy reference point in the country. He however urged residents to cooperate with the State Government in making Lagos a Mega City. Speakers at the event includes Mr. Tunji Bello, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources; Prof. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health; Engr. (Mrs) Aramide Adeyoye, Special Adviser to the Governor on Works & Infrastructure and Mr. Bode Agoro, Permanent Secretary Lands Bureau. Other speakers include Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency; Engr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Akinajo, Managing Director, LAMATA; Engr. (Mrs.) Ibilola Kasunmu, GM Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) and Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, Executive Secretary, Lagos State Domestic & Sexual Violence Agency. There was thunderous applause from guests as the various achievements and milestones were reeled out with a charge that there should be more sessions to highlight the numerous milestones recorded by the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Guests at the event included the Deputy Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari and former attorney general of Lagos State, Mr. Ade Ipaye; Chief Judge of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Kazeem Alogba among others.

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