NaijaGoBetter2: That's within the state house of assembly capacity no need for federal approval, A similar thing happened in Osun state (State of Osun).
Actually it goes beyond the State House of Assembly for one reason. The names of states are listed in the constitution and any name change must come with a constitutional ammendment. That's why the court voided the Osun name change.
Lagos Metropolitan Transport Authority (LAMATA) - Overall transport regulator.
Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL), Primero - BRT operators.
LagFerry - Ferry Operator.
Lagos Railway Corporation - railway operator.
This Omi Eko project is being done in conjunction with the European Union, so here's a European Union official to talk about how the project will transform water transportation in Lagos.
FLASH: The Lagos State Government under the leadership of Governor @jidesanwoolu is set to launch the OMI EKO Project, tomorrow October 17, 2025.
The project is a major initiative aimed at improving water transportation across Lagos State, which is being implemented by the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) @talktolaswa and supported through €410 million in funding under the Global Gateway Initiative, backed by the European Union, the French Development Agency, and the European Investment Bank.
The OMI EKO project will introduce:
New fleet of 78 high-capacity electric ferries (between 50-200 passenger capacity)
Modern terminals & floating jetties (upgrade + new ones).
Dredging & channel works to open / stabilise routes (~140 km; 15 routes).
Digital ticketing & smart terminals for faster boarding.
Stronger safety, regulation & capacity building with LASWA oversight.
This project will be done in phases over the next 6 years.
OGUN STATE RESIDENTS. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Your voice matters in shaping the 2026 Ogun State Budget.
The State Government is holding Town Hall Meetings across all four divisions of the State to engage the public about their needs and inform preparation for the 2026 budget. On the days, you will get the chance to speak directly to the Governor and members of his cabinet about what your community truly needs.
📅 Schedule:
Day 1 – Ijebu Division: Tuesday, 14th October 2025 📍 Bisrod Hotel, Ijebu-Ode | 🕚 11:00 AM
Day 2 – Remo Division: Thursday, 16th October 2025 📍 Akarigbo Palace Hall, Sagamu | 🕚 11:00 AM
Day 3 – Yewa Division: Tuesday, 21st October 2025 📍 Frontier Hotel, Ilaro | 🕚 11:00 AM
Day 4 – Egba Division: Thursday, 23rd October 2025 📍 June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta | 🕚 11:00 AM
This is your opportunity to communicate what your community needs; roads, schools, hospitals, jobs, electricity, water, or anything else that improves lives directly to the Governor and his cabinet members, not legislators or LG chair.
US ARMY WAR COLLEGE INDUCTS LATE LIEUTENANT GENERAL TA LAGBAJA INTO ITS INTERNATIONAL HALL OF FAME
The United States Army War College (USAWC) has posthumously conferred one of its highest international honours on the late Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the 23rd Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigerian Army, with his induction into the prestigious International Hall of Fame (IHOF).
The distinguished recognition, which took place on Monday, 13 October 2025, was conferred during the opening ceremony of the ongoing Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Convention at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre, Washington D.C., United States of America.
In a solemn but yet colourful ceremony, the Commandant of the USAWC, Major General Trevor J. Bredenkamp, presented the posthumous honour in acknowledgment of the late General Lagbaja’s sterling leadership, visionary service and exceptional contributions to the advancement of military professionalism and international peace and security. The recognition underscores his outstanding achievements as an alumnus of the institution who rose meritoriously to the zenith of his military career as Nigeria’s 23rd Chief of Army Staff.
The late Lieutenant General Lagbaja was one of the six eminent inductees honoured at this year’s event. His induction represents a historic milestone as he became the first ever Nigerian Army officer to be enshrined in the USAWC International Hall of Fame in the institution’s illustrious 124 year history, a testament to his enduring legacy of excellence and service to humanity.
Representing the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, at the ceremony was Major General Adeleke Ayannuga, who received the honour alongside Mrs Maria Abiodun Lagbaja on behalf of the late COAS.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were the Director General, Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, Major General G.O. Adesina; Director General, Defence Headquarters Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre, Major General G.T.O. Ajetunmobi, Mrs Deborah Aboderin of the Office of Security Cooperation, U.S. Embassy, Abuja.
Also present were the Nigerian Defense Attaché to the United States, Army officers undergoing higher professional military education at the National Defense University, Washington D.C, the United States Army War College and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, alongside other senior Nigerian Army officers participating in the AUSA 2025 Annual Convention.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, expressed profound pride in this singular honour bestowed upon one of the Nigerian Army’s most illustrious and visionary leaders. He affirmed that the recognition not only immortalizes the late Lieutenant General Lagbaja’s distinguished service but also reinforces the Nigerian Army’s commitment to the universal ideals of professionalism, discipline and dedication to global peace and security.
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