The General Manager of LASWA and Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Blue Economy, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel.

The Lagos State Waterways Authority has entered into a strategic partnership with the Apollo Africa Leadership Foundation to foster leadership development, empowerment, community engagement, and sustainability among young Nigerians.

According to a statement on Monday, the partnership was formalised recently during a visit by representatives of the Apollo Africa Leadership Foundation to the LASWA headquarters, where both organisations explored areas of mutual interest and opportunities for collaboration.

Speaking during the meeting, the General Manager of LASWA and Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Blue Economy, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, emphasised the importance of partnerships in driving innovation and sustainable development across various sectors of the economy through youth involvement.

“The growth of the blue economy requires visionary leadership, community participation, and strategic partnerships. We are pleased to collaborate with the Apollo Africa Leadership Foundation in promoting leadership excellence, capacity development, and initiatives that will positively impact waterfront communities and stakeholders within the waterways sector,” Emmanuel said.