Obasempire reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his commitment to engaging with the business community in the State, emphasizing the importance of listening to their needs to shape the implementation of reforms that will create a conducive environment for business growth.
Governor Sanwo-Olu provided this assurance at the extraordinary 9th Lagos Corporate Assembly held in Ikeja on Tuesday, themed: “Unpacking Barriers to Ease of Doing Business: Accelerating Business Growth”.
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Represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Governor stated that through the 4th Pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Development Agenda, M pillar – which is Making Lagos A 21st Century Economy, his administration remains steadfast in its commitment to sustaining an enabling environment for businesses to grow and thrive.
He said, “I assure you of our continued support as our administration is unreservedly committed to providing the necessary resources, infrastructure, and policies that will ensure your businesses not only survive but thrive. Using the instrument of the agenda, we have introduced numerous policy reforms to ease the doing of business in Lagos”.
The Governor commended the resilience of the business community, noting that despite the numerous challenges, including the current global economic downturn confronting their operations, they have continued to innovate, adapt, and contribute significantly to the growth of the State, stressing that their tenacity and entrepreneurial spirit are the bedrock upon which Lagos’s economic success is built.
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Sanwo-Olu also described the Lagos Corporate Assembly as a crucial platform for public-private dialogue, where parties collectively identify challenges, discuss solutions, and chart a course for sustainable economic growth and development.
“This is because we recognise the power of stakeholder engagement and the importance of providing a listening ear to the business community. Our resolve is to make the LCA a formidable platform for public-private collaboration, ensuring that their voices are heard and their concerns are addressed promptly.
We are determined to turn the feedback we receive from you into actionable policies that will further ease the business environment in Lagos”, he said.
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