Lagos Governor cites GDP growth and pledges economic improvements
What happened
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated that Lagos State's Gross Domestic Product has increased significantly over the last five years due to economic policies. During a courtesy visit by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, he pledged to continue improving the State's economy for businesses to thrive. Wale Edun also received a fellowship from the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria during the event.
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Why it matters
The Governor attributed the increase in Lagos State's GDP to his administration's policies and pledged continued commitment to economic improvement. He also committed to collaborating with the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria to ensure corporate governance in the State.
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Who's involved
- Babajide Sanwo-OluLagos State Governor, who cited the increase in state GDP and pledged economic improvements.
- Wale EdunNigerian economist who received a fellowship from the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.
- LagosThe state whose GDP growth was cited by the Governor.
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The entities involved
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Wale Edun
Nigerian economist & investment banker
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Nigerian politician/Lagos State Governor
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Lagos
largest city and former capital of Nigeria
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