Lagos is Safe and Ready for Investment Says Gov Sanwo-Olu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu  has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to leverage the country’s vast potential for personal growth and national progress.

Speaking at the “ConnectED Diaspora Fireside Chat 2024” at the J.K. Randle Museum, Onikan, Lagos, the governor, represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, highlighted Nigeria’s resources, talent pool, and skilled population as crucial drivers for development and investment.

Sanwo-Olu stressed the importance of celebrating Nigeria’s achievements to foster a sense of pride and inspire progress.

“It is a good thing that people are coming home,” he said. “They realize that Lagos is safe, they are moving around doing their businesses and understanding that it is a place where you can actually invest—not just financially, but also materially and spiritually.” He added that Africa’s bright future lies in its most valuable resource: its people.

The governor expressed delight at the growing trend of young Nigerians returning to invest in various sectors and emphasized Lagos as a safe and conducive environment for business and community development. He also encouraged understanding Nigeria’s history, culture, and traditions to drive meaningful contributions to the nation's growth

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigeria in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), echoed the governor's call for collaboration between Nigerians at home and abroad. She emphasized the need for unity in building a stronger, more inclusive nation, reaffirming NiDCOM's commitment to supporting Nigerians in the diaspora.

In his goodwill message, Mr. Siji Abere, Co-founder of ConnectED Diaspora, spoke about the longing of Nigerians abroad to contribute to a better Nigeria. He outlined ConnectED Diaspora's mission to empower Nigerians with technological skills to advance the country’s development.

“We are happy to be from a country like Nigeria, and this aligns with our dream of educating Nigerians with technological skills to empower them to do better for the country,” he said.

The event underscored the collective effort needed to harness Nigeria’s potential for growth and progress, bridging the gap between the diaspora and home-based Nigerians.