Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has met with delegates from the World Bank Group at Lagos House, Marina, to discuss measures to boost living standards in Lagos.
The team was led by the Managing Director for Operations, Anna Bjerde, and the International Finance Corporation Regional Vice President for Africa, Mr. Ethiopia Tafara.
Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on his official X handle on Monday, where he stated they would be working on areas that matters most to the people.
The govermor said that they “had an open and practical conversation” about how Lagos can work more closely with the World Bank in areas that matter most to residents, including energy, agriculture, tourism, and human capital development.
“We are actively seeking partnerships and investments that raise living standards, and we are prepared to take the necessary steps to earn greater support, especially for infrastructure that directly affects daily life across the state.
“I also shared a brief reflection on our journey over the past six years under the THEMES+ agenda. The focus has always been on delivering results that people can feel. Millions of Lagosians have seen real improvements, and while there is still a lot to do, the progress is measurable,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The governor further highlighted the ranking of the state under the Ease of Doing Business ranking.
“Four years ago, Lagos was ranked 29th nationally. Last year, we moved to first place. That did not happen by chance.
“It came from being more deliberate, more consistent, and more accountable in how the government works. I also shared a brief reflection on our journey over the past six years under the THEMES+ agenda.
“The focus has always been on delivering results that people can feel. Millions of Lagosians have seen real improvements, and while there is still a lot to do, the progress is measurable,” he added.
