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State Assembly Fuels Lagos Economy with Strategic Laws, Reforms, Says Obasa
State Assembly fuels Lagos economy, says Speaker Obasa at TEBA, highlighting legislative efforts that support investment, security, and sustainable development
The State Assembly fuels Lagos economy through progressive lawmaking and strategic reforms, according to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa.
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Obasa made this known while addressing guests at the 2025 Expatriates Business Awards, held on Sunday, July 6, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island.
He described the Lagos Assembly as a legislative engine powering business development, foreign investment, and infrastructure across the state.
He explained that the Assembly has over the years enacted landmark legislation, including the Public Procurement Law, Public-Private Partnership Law, and the Appropriation Law.
These laws, he noted, enhance transparency in government contracts, enable private sector partnerships, and support capital projects that drive economic activity.
“The legislature plays a vital role in shaping the future of Lagos. Through smart laws and responsive governance, we’ve made the state attractive to investors and safe for residents,” Obasa said.
The Speaker also referenced the creation of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps, which he said boosts public safety and helps prevent crime.
“We are committed to protecting citizens and foreigners alike. Safety is key to sustaining business confidence,” he added.
Obasa highlighted Lagos’s longstanding history as a welcoming city, recalling that a Portuguese explorer renamed it from Eko to Lagos centuries ago due to its vibrant trade prospects.
He stressed that the presence of expatriates and migrant communities has helped grow the local economy through housing, education, tourism, and service-related spending.
“Lagos offers a high quality of life. Expats bring leadership, innovation, and capital, and we continue to provide an enabling environment for them to thrive,” he said.
He praised the contributions of the international business community and encouraged expatriates to give back through Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, tax compliance, and inclusive partnerships with local businesses.
Obasa said, “This is a clarion call to our expatriate friends — your presence is deeply valued, but so is your contribution to the society that hosts you. Let us grow together.”
He commended the organisers of the event, Pun Communications Ltd., for spotlighting the role of foreign businesses in Lagos’s economic journey.
Closing his remarks, Obasa urged business leaders to continue building bridges across communities. “Let us work as one — local and global — to create a stronger, inclusive, and prosperous future,” he said.
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The event, which celebrated excellence in cross-cultural enterprise, showcased the vital role of migrants and expatriates in strengthening Lagos’s economic foundations.
Organisers of Real Talk With Kike have unveiled a high-profile lineup of speakers for the programme’s seventh anniversary celebration, which will also commemorate ace broadcaster Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati’s more than 20-year journey in the Nigerian media industry.
The milestone event will hold on October 10, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, bringing together leaders from government, business, media and culture for conversations on Nigeria’s future.
Leading the keynote sessions are Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, and Mr Vlassis Liakouris, Group Managing Director of Mandilas Group Limited.
Also confirmed as distinguished speakers are Mr Kola Adesina, Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, and Dr Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, Founder of Rise Network, while Mrs Bola Adesola, Chairman of the Board of Ecobank Nigeria, will deliver the goodwill message.
The speakers will engage the theme, “The Future of Nigeria: Where Leadership, Innovation, Culture and Media Converge to Shape Nation Building,” exploring how governance, enterprise, innovation and storytelling can shape national development.
According to the organisers, the theme reflects the philosophy that has defined Real Talk With Kike over the past seven years as a platform for meaningful conversations on leadership, society, business, relationships, culture and contemporary issues affecting Nigeria.
For Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati, the celebration marks two significant milestones. Beyond the programme’s seventh anniversary, it also celebrates more than two decades of broadcasting, making the occasion a tribute to longevity, impact and the power of dialogue.
The multidisciplinary speaker lineup mirrors the event’s nation-building focus. Hamzat is expected to share perspectives on public leadership and governance, while Adesina and Liakouris will discuss private-sector leadership, enterprise and innovation. Akerele-Ogunsiji will contribute insights on education, youth development and innovation, with Adesola bringing the perspective of corporate governance and financial-sector leadership.
The October gathering is expected to attract policymakers, business executives, media personalities, creatives and guests who have been part of the Real Talk With Kike journey since its inception, reinforcing its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading platforms for thought-provoking conversations.
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