The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA), officially unveiled the redeveloped BOSKOH Garden at the Main Secretariat Complex, Alausa.
The event also marked the commencement of the inaugural Christmas Lights Switch-On Ceremony, which will now become an annual festive tradition for the State Public Service environment.
LASIAMA General Manager, Adenike Adekanbi, described the garden’s unveiling as the rebirth of a once-prominent sustainability landmark that had gradually lost its essence over the years.
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The redevelopment was undertaken to preserve the garden’s original purpose as a model for greenery, environmental conservation, and enhancing the public service ambience.
“BOSKOH Garden once stood as a reference point for environmental sustainability within the Secretariat. Its gradual decline challenged us to act, and as custodians of public infrastructure, we could not allow such a valuable asset to fade away,” Adekanbi stated.
The transformation, achieved through collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure and LASPARK, was guided by the principle that nature must be respected, ensuring that the existing trees were preserved.
The newly transformed garden, located opposite the Ministry of Works & Infrastructure, is designed as a serene, eco-friendly oasis featuring lawn seating, shaded lounging, and green walkways for relaxation and public service engagement.
Adekanbi announced that the Christmas Lights Switch-On will now be an annual event held at BOSKOH Garden, symbolising sustainability and adding festive cheer, mental wellness, and environmental appreciation to the workforce.
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The Head of Service, Olabode Agoro, who unveiled the garden, commended LASIAMA for transforming underutilized spaces into civic assets that reflect the vision of a modern Lagos.
The Special Adviser, Ministry of Works, Olakunke Olayinka, described the project as “a symbol of government’s efficiency in asset upkeep and a testament to the State’s investment in functional public spaces.”
