- Lagos Wins Fixed Income Issuance of the Year Award at Capital Market Awards 2026
- Abayomi Oluyomi described the award as a reflection of stakeholders’ trust in the state’s economic policies and fiscal management
- The latest recognition further strengthens Lagos State’s reputation as an attractive investment destination
The Lagos State Government has been named the recipient of the Fixed Income Issuance of the Year Award at the 2026 Nairametrics Capital Market Awards in recognition of its performance and leadership in Nigeria’s capital market.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the award was presented during a ceremony held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, and recognises the state’s strategic use of the capital market, including its bond issuances, to fund infrastructure projects, support economic expansion and promote sustainable development.
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The recognition also highlights growing investor confidence in Lagos State’s fiscal management framework and its ability to access long-term financing for major development initiatives.
Representing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the event, the Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi, expressed appreciation to the organisers, describing the award as a reflection of stakeholders’ trust in the state’s economic policies and fiscal management.
He said the Sanwo-Olu administration remains committed to strengthening institutions, enhancing transparency and implementing policies that encourage enterprise, create opportunities and sustain economic growth.
“This award is a testament to the confidence that investors and stakeholders continue to place in Lagos State’s economic vision and fiscal management framework,” Oluyomi said.
According to him, trust remains central to the growth of any thriving capital market, noting that the state government would continue to pursue policies that promote accountability, transparency and responsible wealth creation.
Oluyomi added that Lagos would sustain efforts to deploy innovative financing models and strategic partnerships to accelerate infrastructure development, unlock investment opportunities and improve the living conditions of residents.
He noted that the latest recognition further strengthens Lagos State’s reputation as an attractive investment destination and reinforces its position as a leading example of fiscal sustainability among sub-national governments in Africa.
The state government said the award also reflects the impact of the Sanwo-Olu administration’s THEMES+ Agenda in driving economic growth and transformation in what remains Africa’s largest sub-national economy.
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