Lagos Offers Highest Rates On Investment Return

Governor Akinwunmi
Ambode of Lagos State on Thursday said that the state offers willing investors one of the highest rates of return on investment in the world.
Ambode, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, spoke at the foundation laying ceremony of the proposed Plaza of the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) in Lagos.
The governor pledged to continue to give support to investors by providing enabling environment for investment in the State to deepen investment drive and broaden the scope of business.
He said: ”Lagos State offers willing investors one of the highest rates of return in investment in the world.
”Limitless opportunities abound in transportation, housing, industrial parks development, hospitality, recreation, power and many others.
”On our part as government, we will continue to do our best to ensure a climate congenial and conducive to business growth and expansion.
”This is key to the achievement of our goal to create jobs opportunities for youths, eradicate poverty and promote economic development.”
In his remark, Mr Adeyemi Adefulu, President of NBCC said that the proposed N450 million Plaza would enhance market link between Nigeria and Britain.
”What determines the economy is the value wand volume of the country’s trade.
”NBCC is determined to boost trade in Nigeria by using its global network and contact to make the plaza a meeting point and avenue to boost trade.
”We implore the State Government to support this cause and help up boost economic activities in the State, ” he said.