Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed Lagos State’s position as Africa’s premier investment destination during the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS) 2025, where he led a high-level Governor’s Roundtable focused on unlocking economic opportunities in the state.
The roundtable served as a strategic platform for engaging with the international business community, as Sanwo-Olu highlighted Lagos’s transformation into a thriving hub for innovation, finance, and creativity. He underscored the state’s ongoing efforts to drive economic growth through improved infrastructure, a supportive regulatory environment, and targeted reforms aimed at attracting investment across critical sectors.
“Lagos has solidified its position as Africa’s largest city and a centre of excellence. Our goal is to build a globally competitive economy, and we are making progress by fostering a resilient, ambitious private sector,” the governor said.
Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of continued partnerships, access to credit, reliable infrastructure, and public sector responsiveness in sustaining growth. He reiterated the government’s commitment to enabling and supporting businesses while listening to the needs of the private sector.
“With the right partnerships, Lagos will continue to lead in Africa and compete globally,” he concluded.
