Sanwo-Olu asks U.S., African multinationals to explore investment opportunities in Lagos
28 February 2024 |
5:10 am
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating an attractive environment for investment, particularly multinationals from the United States and the rest of Africa.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating an attractive environment for investment, particularly multinationals from the United States and the rest of Africa.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Corporate Council on Africa, headed by its President/CEO, Florie Liser, he highlighted Lagos’ readiness to embrace investments, encouraging both foreign and local investors to view the state as an appealing destination for investment.
He underscored his government’s readiness to implement necessary actions to ensure a favorable business climate, aiming to make Lagos an attractive hub for investment opportunities.
Highlighting his administration’s alignment with the THEMES+ development agenda, he detailed how his government has created opportunities in sectors like public transport, healthcare, education, technology and entertainment. Sharing his enthusiasm for the upcoming inauguration of the Red Line rail project, he expressed pride in being able to present the rail to the public, emphasising its capacity to transport hundreds of thousands of commuters.
Responding, Liser affirmed the council’s eagerness to collaborate with the Lagos State Government across various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, technology, trade and finance. Lauding the governor’s accomplishments and highlighting the administration’s focus on fostering investment in fintech and healthcare; she extended an invitation to Governor Sanwo-Olu to speak at the CCA Africa business summit in Dallas, Texas, from May 6-9, 2024.
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