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The Lagos governor continues to pitch his government as one that prioritises bringing in investments.
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At a recent event, Sanwo-Olu stated that the state needs private sector players to utilise the opportunities in the state.
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He also noted that his administration is looking to make Lagos a hub for innovation and talent.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration is committed to a private sector-driven economy where government is preoccupied with designing and implementing policies and providing critical infrastructure and amenities that will support the growth and development of private enterprise in the various sectors of the economy.
Sanwo-Olu gave this pledge while speaking at an event to mark the release of “The World Ahead 2023,” a publication of the “The Economist” Magazine held at the Ecobank Pan African Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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Speaking through the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu added that one of the key policy objectives which his administration has pursued vigorously in the past four years is to achieve a significant improvement in the investment profile of the state through the provision of an enabling environment for investments to thrive.
He said, “As a pragmatic and proactive administration, our policy Initiatives and programs are designed to provide solutions to present and future challenges.
“One of the key policy objectives of our administration and which we have pursued vigorously in the past four years is to achieve a significant improvement in the investment profile of the State through the provision of an enabling environment for investments to thrive.”
The governor emphasised that his administration will continue to sustain friendly and collaborative relationships with the business community with a view to developing solutions to issues of mutual concern.
He further said his administration believes that technology is a key enabler, and as such, is working assiduously that Lagos becomes a hub for innovation and talent by creating an environment for young people to develop their skills and drive the technology of companies of the future.
Commenting on the publication, Sanwo-Olu said, “There is no gainsaying that this publication is a most valuable document for policy makers, and top private sector players whose perspectives and understanding of events and their implications will greatly help in corporate and strategic planning.”
He added that the insights, which the publication will provide, will enhance the capacity of policy makers and business owners to develop more realistic plans and strategies to achieve set goals in 2023 and beyond.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Regional Executive and Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria Limited, Bolaji Lawal stated that the publication presents a unique opportunity and facilitates knowledge sharing platform for many Nigerians and business operators across Africa.
He noted that it will assist in providing new ways to explore or drive the growth of the economy of Africa and how to unlock the capabilities of the African digital and technological sector for the overall good of Africans.
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Lawa said, “We all need to get it right. We need to drive economic growth. We need to drive economic transformation and ultimately create more jobs for overall African Population”
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