Eko o ni Baje.
So it happened Eko remained the pace setter state at home and even the diaspora had no choice but to recognise Governor Akinwunmi Ambode as the best performing Governor.
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode spoke at the 2016 International Forum on African
Leadership.
He received an award for Best Performing Governor in
Nigeria, organised by the African Leadership Magazine and held at the
Regis Hotel, New York, USA, said since he assumed office on May 29,
2015, efforts have been geared towards creating a conducive and friendly
environment for investors and for businesses to thrive.
Although the Governor was not present in person but the representative he sent conveyed his goodwill message.
He was represented by the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and
Employment, Mr. Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti, apologised for his absence to
receive the award, but said that he acknowledged the importance of the
event hence his decision to send a powerful delegation including
Durosinmi-Etti; the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve
Ayorinde; his Special Adviser on Overseas Affairs and Investment,
Professor Ademola Abass; and his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Habib Aruna,
to represent him.
He said that Lagos is also playing a leading role in the Nigeria
economy, and as such must not shy away in ensuring that it takes the
lead as Nigeria restrategises to restructure its economy for greater
prosperity.
“Lagos as the fifth largest economy in Africa is like a country and with the momentum with which the State is moving, it might soon emerge as the biggest economy in Africa. It is home to almost every religion, tribe and colour and accommodates the largest pool of black people all over the world, including Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who is from Nigeria and has a home in Lagos”, the Governor said.
Earlier, in his opening remarks, Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of African Leadership Magazine, Mr. Ken Giami while thanking participants for finding time to honour the occasion, said the focus of the Forum was for good governance and how it could impact on the African continent.
“We have to connect, build bridges and cultivate both intra and inter African interests and connection, continue discussion and conversation on how to move Africa forward.
“A continent that has all the natural resources but still at the lowest ebb in the rank of other continents, needs trade and investment because there are many opportunities that abound in Africa. This is the time for countries all over the world to explore the resources that abound in the continent to make the world a better place for us”, Giami said.
“Lagos as the fifth largest economy in Africa is like a country and with the momentum with which the State is moving, it might soon emerge as the biggest economy in Africa. It is home to almost every religion, tribe and colour and accommodates the largest pool of black people all over the world, including Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who is from Nigeria and has a home in Lagos”, the Governor said.
Earlier, in his opening remarks, Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of African Leadership Magazine, Mr. Ken Giami while thanking participants for finding time to honour the occasion, said the focus of the Forum was for good governance and how it could impact on the African continent.
“We have to connect, build bridges and cultivate both intra and inter African interests and connection, continue discussion and conversation on how to move Africa forward.
“A continent that has all the natural resources but still at the lowest ebb in the rank of other continents, needs trade and investment because there are many opportunities that abound in Africa. This is the time for countries all over the world to explore the resources that abound in the continent to make the world a better place for us”, Giami said.
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