Sanwo-Olu Don Commit To Provide Better Environment Wey Go Help MSMES Grow For Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, don reaffirm him administration commitment to strengthen di business climate for Lagos, especially for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Di governor talk dis one yesterday for di closing ceremony of di 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair wey happen for Tafawa Balewa Square, where him, through di Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, highlight how dem don prioritise infrastructure and business-friendly policies. He mention major projects like di Lekki Free Trade Zone, Blue and Red rail lines and ongoing road expansions as key drivers of investment. He also hail di partnership between Lagos State and di Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), add say Lagos GDP don rise by nearly 50 per cent in five years, pass more than 40 African countries. Sanwo-Olu promise to streamline regulatory processes with digital one-stop platforms and continue to invest in roads, rail, logistics and power, while boosting MSMEs wey he call di backbone of di state’s economy.

Di Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folasade Bada Ambrose, talk say dis year’s theme reflect Lagos role as Nigeria commercial hub, as di 2025 edition showcase di biggest Lagos State Pavilion with over 100 MSMEs. LCCI President, Gabriel Idahosa, praise di state government for di world-class pavilion and promise continued collaboration. Meanwhile, di Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) announce say dem don finish their free HIV testing and counselling for di fair, record over 700 exhibitors and visitors. Di CEO, Dr Folakemi Animashaun, say di turnout show strong public interest, emphasize say early detection and quick treatment remain key to epidemic control, as Lagos continue to expand HIV testing and counselling centres across di state.