June 21, 2026
Gov Sanwo-Olu
…Says state’s $259.75bn economy, infrastructure investments make it a sub-national giant
Bakare, others advocate regional interdependence for Nigeria’s prosperity
By Olasunkanmi Akoni
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that Lagos is strategically positioned as Africa’s leading geo-economic hub, leveraging trade, infrastructure, finance, technology and human capital to drive prosperity across Nigeria, West Africa and the global economy.
June 21, 2026
Gov Sanwo-Olu
…Says state’s $259.75bn economy, infrastructure investments make it a sub-national giant
Bakare, others advocate regional interdependence for Nigeria’s prosperity
By Olasunkanmi Akoni

– Says state’s $259.75bn economy, infrastructure investments make it sub-national giant with global ambitions

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