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| Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu |
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Sunday that he would continue to build on the legacies of his predecessors to support the growth of the local economy.
Sanwo-Olu made the assertion at the Lagos State Day of the Lagos International Trade Fair.
The programme was organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives.
“In line with my government’s commitment to move Lagos State to 21st economy, I shall continue to build on the legacies of my predecessors by supporting the growth of our local economy, improving the ease of doing business, providing easy access to finance, repositioning the public service and accelerating infrastructure intervention to ensure Lagos maintains her pride of place,” he said.
The governor said the day was significant because it showcased the state policies and projects, as well as sociocultural projects to international business communities, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
He commended Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) for organising an impressive fair.
Sanwo-Olu was represented by the Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr Lola Akande.
The Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals, Mrs Solape Hammond, said the state government needed the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises to succeed and grow.
“The trade fair is one of the landmark events that Lagos State holds and one that people look forward to.
“So, this fair is not just for Lagos State, its a global fair and Lagos has to be business-ready and focused.
”For Lagos to succeed, we need the private sector, and for business to work, we need the Small and Medium enterprises, ” she said.
The Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr Lola Akande, said the participation of the state government was to show
support for MSMEs to showcase their products to the world.
