Lagos GDP Has Increased In Last 5 Years, Says Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday said the State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased significantly in the last five years of his administration due to well thought-out ideas and economic policies.

Sanwo-Olu spoke during a courtesy visit by the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), led by its President and Chairman, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, at the Lagos House, Ikeja.

He also pledged his administration’s commitment to continue to improve the State’s economy for businesses to thrive and increased prosperity in a safe environment.

In a related development, the governor pledged his administration’s commitment to collaborate with the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) to ensure corporate governance and administration in the state.

Sanwo-Olu made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the President and Chairman in Council of IC SAN, Mrs. Funmi Ekundayo, and other members of the Institute at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Wednesday.

He said Lagos would continue to be home to all Nigerians, adding that the state government will create more platforms and opportunities for people to grow.

Speaking earlier, Olanrewaju commended Sanwo-Olu administration for remarkable achievements, good governance, and delivery of democracy, which have impacted positively on the lives of millions of Lagos residents.

The CIBN executives during the visit announced Sanwo-Olu and the Minister of Finance Mr. Wale Edun as Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.