By Our Reporter
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stated that the state government is ready to partner with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on the proposed development of a world-class Convention Centre.
The Centre, planned to be located along the Lekki-Epe Expressway near the “Alaro City,” is expected to serve as a hub for business, trade exhibitions, conferences, and international events, further strengthening Lagos’ position as Africa’s leading commercial and investment destination.
Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed this state government's readiness through the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, who received the group on Friday, during a courtesy visit by the Leadership of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), led by the Newly Elected President, Engr. Leye Kupoluyi, on a courtesy call at the Deputy Governor’s Office, Round House, Alausa, Ikeja.
Responding to the information on the proposed Convention Centre, Sanwo-Olu assured the visitors that the government is to look at their requests, and partner them in bringing about the dreamed project.
"The Lagos State Government will be able to work with you, particularly in building a world-Class convention centre that will serve as a hub for business, trade exhibitions, conferences, and international events, further strengthening Lagos’ position as Africa’s leading commercial and investment destination," he said.
The governor also charged the LCCI leadership to deepen collaboration with relevant ministries, particularly the Ministry of Commerce, to ensure alignment and effective execution of the project.
He noted that, while the initiative enjoyed strong passion and support, clearer engagement and coordination between the concerned institutions would be essential to drive meaningful progress and deliver a successful outcome.
Governor Sanwo-Olu further emphasized that the proposed convention centre aligns with the Sanwo-Olu administration’s THEMES+ development Agenda, particularly in promoting economic growth, job creation, tourism, and global competitiveness, noting that such a facility would not only attract international conferences and exhibitions to Lagos but also boost local businesses, enhance investor confidence, and reinforce the state’s status as the preferred destination for commerce and innovation in Africa.
Sanwo-Olu said that the state government had embarked on several initiatives in Agriculture sector, noting that the present administration had a five-year plan and a 15-year development plan for the sector.
"The government has been speaking to commissioners across the country, not just in the Southwest. So it will interest you to know that you'll be joining us on a race that has already started, as our Ministry of Food Systems is very proactive, and the chamber is also welcome to bring in their own experience in that sphere, so we welcome you. And you are open to everybody. But they will be able to show you the various ideas that they already have and what they are pursuing," the governor said.
Earlier in his remarks, the President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Engr. Leye Kupoluyi, commended the Lagos State Government for its unwavering support and for creating an enabling environment for the chamber to thrive in the state.
Kupoluyi noted that both the state government and the LCCI share a common destiny, stressing the importance of collaboration in positioning Lagos as not only a hub for West Africa but for the entire African continent.
According to him, the engagement was not merely to renew the Hope Agenda but to reaffirm the need for continuous change in leadership and governance, regardless of past successes or shortcomings.
Speaking further, the LCCI president disclosed that the chamber would partner with the State Ministry of Agriculture to strengthen the food system.
He observed that Lagos consumes a significant volume of agricultural products, underscoring the need for the state to increase local production within its hinterland to meet growing demand.
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