• LCCI says Ambode’s leadership is result-oriented
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday said his administration has commenced the process of developing a top class International Convention Centre, which would boost trade and investments.
Ambode made the pledge at the Lagos House, Ikeja, when he received a delegation from the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), led by its President, Mrs Nike Akande.
The governor disclosed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct the centre has already been signed.
He said the centre, which would be constructed in the Victoria Island area on a 30, 000 square meters space, upon completion, would be of international standard and would compete favorably with best convention and exhibition centres across the world.
While emphasising the importance of organizations such as LCCI in growing the economy, Ambode commended the leadership of the organisation for partnering with the state to develop the economy, especially in ensuring businesses and investments continue to thrive.
He added that the LCCI remained a veritable instrument to reach out to investors and the private sector, assuring that his government would continue to partner with it in the best interest of the people.
He said: “We will continue to be partners in progress and I believe strongly in improving on the ease of doing business and like we have always tried to reiterate, our administration is actually built on a tripod.”
“First is security and we believe that if we are able to secure the lives and property of our people, we will create an atmosphere that we can actually now create job opportunities that will allow local and foreign investors to come in”
Earlier, Akande said her delegation was at Alausa, as part of activities to further improves on the relationship, which had always existed between the government and the LCCI.
She commended Ambode for his numerous achievements just within one year in office, saying the state was witnessing a gradual but steady rebranding for better.
