The Lagos State Government has unveiled a new communication framework aimed at strengthening public information management, improving collaboration among government-owned media organisations and ensuring effective dissemination of government policies, programmes and achievements.
The initiative, championed by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, is anchored on the philosophy of “One Information Family,” which seeks to create a unified communication platform through which government activities can be consistently projected to residents.
The framework was unveiled during a solidarity visit by the management teams of Lagos Television (LTV), Lagos Traffic Radio and Radio Lagos/Eko FM to the Ministry’s headquarters.
Speaking during the meeting, Ogunbanwo urged Public Affairs Officers and media professionals to intensify efforts in promoting the achievements of the Lagos State Government, stressing that the Ministry must also showcase its own institutional capabilities. He described information as the foundation of policy and progress, adding that the new approach would ensure a coordinated voice and consistent government messaging.
He identified major infrastructure projects, including the newly constructed General Hospital in Ojo and the Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, as priority projects requiring greater public visibility.
The Permanent Secretary’s appointment was welcomed by stakeholders in the broadcasting sector. Speaking on behalf of the media organisations, the General Manager of Lagos Traffic Radio, Mr. Tayo Akanle, commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for appointing an experienced professional from within the Ministry and pledged the agencies’ full support.
Also speaking, the General Manager of Lagos Television, Mr. Kayode Oyekanmi, highlighted the station’s digital transformation and educational initiatives, supported by the Ministry and the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso.
He disclosed that LTV had introduced two subsidiaries into its operational structure: Lagos Television Digital Service Limited, which is developing a mobile streaming application to expand digital content delivery and generate revenue, and the Lagos Television Broadcast Media Academy, which has increased its internship intake from 30 to approximately 250 participants under experienced broadcasters.
Similarly, the General Manager of Radio Lagos/Eko FM, Mr. Jide Lawal, pledged the organisation’s cooperation, noting that the framework would improve information coordination, preserve historical records and strengthen the projection of government achievements.
The meeting was attended by the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Adesegun Ogundeji; Director of Public Enlightenment and Community Relations, Mr. Tayo Ogunbiyi; Director of Social Media, Dr. Jide Atansuyi; Director of Administration and Human Resource, Mrs. Seriki Oriola; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Mr. AbdulAzeez Olumide, alongside other senior officials and media representatives.
The initiative signals a renewed commitment to professional excellence, transparency and stronger institutional collaboration, with the Ministry seeking to make government information more accessible, coordinated and impactful for Lagos residents.