The Lagos state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Tuesday, reiterated state government’s commitment to further develop relationships and build partnerships with the Norwegian government and companies in the area of energy, infrastructure and technology, to create a thriving economy.
The governor said his administration is committed to ensuring clean energy, providing infrastructure and investments in the technology, health, and educational sectors.
Governor Sanwo -Olu said this when he received the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anniken Huitfeldt, and her entourage, on a courtesy visit to the Lagos House, Marina.
He said the state had been pushing to tackle all her challenges, especially the ones that had affected her Gross Domestic Product over the years.
“We have created an economy where investment is real, where there is the ease of doing business, both local and foreign, and they can believe in the stability of the state. Yes, we are sub-national but we want to continue to remain the destination of choice for investors. So, we are open to investments in new areas, especially in technology, which is one area in which we know that all the unicorns have a career in Lagos. We want to become the destination where people can come and sorce resources in terms of skills that are required.”
“We know that Norway, Finland and few others were the powerhouse for technology at a time but Nigeria also, especially Lagos, wants to develop that capability that we must be big, large and technology companies that requires young people who can actually come here and take charge.”
