- Safiu Kehinde
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, claimed the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased significantly in the last five years of his administration.
Sanwo-Olu made this claim while addressing the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) yesterday.
According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to Governor on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the CIBN Governing Council led by its President and Chairman, Pius Olanrewaju, had paid a courtesy visit to Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Ikeja.
Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure while pledging his administration’s commitment to continue to improve the state’s economy.
On his part, the CIBN President commended Sanwo-Olu for his achievements, good governance and delivery of democracy
The statement read in part; “Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased significantly in the last five years of his administration due to well thought-out ideas and economic policies.
“Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), led by its President and Chairman, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, at the Lagos House, Ikeja.
“He also pledged his administration’s commitment to continue to improve the State’s economy for businesses to thrive and increased prosperity in a safe environment.
“Sanwo-Olu said Lagos will continue to be home to all Nigerians, adding that the State Government will create more platforms and opportunities for people to grow.
“Speaking earlier, Prof. Olanrewaju commended the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration for remarkable achievements, good governance, and delivery of democracy, which have impacted positively on the lives of millions of Lagos residents.
“Prof. Olanrewaju said CIBN has put several measures in place to tackle the ‘Japa syndrome’ in the banking sector, among which is the establishment of a state-of-the-art academy to train new personnel within a short period of time and render quality services to the people, as well as upholding the ethics and professionalism of the sector.
“The CIBN executives during the visit announced Governor Sanwo-Olu and the Minister of Finance Mr. Wale Edun as Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.