Lagos State's Economic Growth and Influence

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Nigeria===Lagos State delivered a lecture at Africa Week 2026, organized by King s College London, highlighting Nigeria===Lagos State as a testament to African possibility and a significant economic hub. He emphasized Nigeria===Lagos State's role as Africa's second-largest city economy, its emergence as Nigeria's technology anchor with over 2,000 startups and five unicorns, and its strategic investments in multimodal transport systems, housing, security, education, and food systems like the Imota Rice Mill. The Governor also discussed the importance of the creative economy, including Nollywood, and the state's commitment to climate resilience through initiatives like the Lagos Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan. The event underscored how sub-national governments like Nigeria===Lagos State can drive economic growth and influence global development conversations, contributing to the overall strength of Nigeria.