Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed Lagos State’s readiness to deepen investment partnerships with the United Arab Emirates as part of efforts to accelerate economic growth and attract global capital.
The governor stated this after meeting with the UAE Minister of Investment, His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, during the Nigeria–UAE Investment Forum, Investopia Global Africa.
Governor Sanwo-Olu explained that discussions at the forum were centred on practical and actionable strategies to strengthen investment ties between Nigeria and the UAE. He emphasized that Lagos remains open to collaboration with both local and international investors who are willing to partner in the state’s long-term development agenda.
According to the governor, the Lagos State Government has continued to make significant investments in critical infrastructure while implementing reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business. He noted that these efforts are designed to create a stable, predictable, and investor-friendly environment where businesses can thrive.
The governor also highlighted the importance of security in attracting investment, stressing that Lagos is committed to ensuring a safe and secure atmosphere for commercial activities. He said the administration understands that investor confidence is built not only on policy promises but on consistent actions and visible results.
Governor Sanwo-Olu added that for Lagos to grow at the scale and speed envisioned, the state requires partners who share its ambition and long-term outlook. He described the engagement with the UAE delegation and other stakeholders at Investopia Global Africa as a meaningful step toward building such partnerships.
He expressed confidence that the discussions and connections made at the forum would translate into concrete investments and measurable economic outcomes, contributing to job creation, innovation, and sustained growth for Lagos State and Nigeria at large.
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