Fashola latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates on Babatunde Fashola, the former Governor of Lagos State and current Minister of Works and Housing in Nigeria:

Recent News

  1. Nigeria's Infrastructure Development: Fashola has been at the forefront of Nigeria's infrastructure development efforts, particularly in the areas of road construction and power generation. In a recent interview, he emphasized the need for sustained investment in infrastructure to drive economic growth. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Fashola has been overseeing the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a major highway that connects Nigeria's commercial capital to the rest of the country. The project is expected to be completed in 2022. (Source: The Punch)
  3. Power Generation: Fashola has been working to increase Nigeria's power generation capacity, with a focus on gas-powered plants. In a recent statement, he announced that the country's power generation capacity had increased by 1,000 megawatts. (Source: ThisDay)
  4. Nigeria's Economic Growth: Fashola has been a vocal advocate for economic growth and development in Nigeria. In a recent interview, he emphasized the need for the country to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on oil exports. (Source: The Guardian)
  5. Awards and Recognition: Fashola has received several awards and recognition for his contributions to Nigeria's development. In 2020, he was awarded the "Infrastructure Personality of the Year" by the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers. (Source: Leadership)

Recent Quotes

  1. "Infrastructure development is key to economic growth and development. We need to continue to invest in infrastructure to drive growth and create jobs." (Source: Vanguard)
  2. "We are committed to completing the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project by 2022. We are working hard to ensure that the project is completed on schedule." (Source: The Punch)
  3. "We need to diversify our economy and reduce our reliance on oil exports. We need to focus on agriculture, manufacturing, and other sectors that can drive growth and development." (Source: The Guardian)

Recent Interviews

  1. Fashola was interviewed by Vanguard in October 2020, where he discussed Nigeria's infrastructure development efforts and the need for sustained investment in the sector.
  2. He was interviewed by The Punch in September 2020, where he provided an update on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project and emphasized the need for the country to focus on infrastructure development.
  3. Fashola was interviewed by The Guardian in August 2020, where he discussed Nigeria's economic growth and development, and emphasized the need for the country to diversify its economy.

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