Sanwo-Olu Promise Better Environment For MSMEs

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, don reaffirm say im administration dey committed to make business environment better for di state, especially for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Di governor yarn dis one yesterday during di closing ceremony of di 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair wey happen for Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island. Sanwo-Olu wey Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, represent, yarn say im government don put eye for infrastructure development plus dey make business-friendly policies to support enterprise growth. E highlight big projects like di Lekki Free Trade Zone, di Blue and Red rail lines, plus ongoing road expansions as key drivers wey fit attract investment and boost economic competitiveness. E still yarn say partnership wey dem get with Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) don help close di gap between policy formulation and private-sector needs, while Lagos GDP don grow almost 50 per cent for di last five years, pass di economies of more than 40 African countries. Di governor add say government go continue to make regulatory processes simple with digital one-stop platforms for business registration and approvals, plus e go still invest for roads, rail, logistics, power, and intensify support for MSMEs wey na di backbone of di state economy, while urging stakeholders make dem collaborate to build value and explore opportunities for Africa and globally.

Meanwhile, Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folasade Bada Ambrose, yarn say dis year theme show Lagos role as Nigeria commercial hub, plus 2025 edition feature di largest Lagos State Pavilion wey don host over 100 MSMEs. LCCI President, Gabriel Idahosa, applaud Lagos government for di support and world-class pavilion, yarn say di chamber go continue to collaborate with di state to expand di fair. For di health side, Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) don successfully conclude free HIV testing and counselling for di 2025 Trade Fair. LSACA yarn say over 700 exhibitors and visitors voluntarily access di free HIV test plus confidential counselling, as part of efforts to increase HIV services, public awareness, and strengthen di state HIV response. CEO of LSACA, Dr Folakemi Animashaun, yarn say turnout dey highly encouraging, highlight say early detection and timely treatment dey critical, and government still dey committed to expand HIV testing and counselling centres across di state.