Ambassador of Switzerland to Nigeria, George Steiner, has said Lagos State with its huge market size provides a very good attraction for foreign investments.
The envoy made the declaration on Wednesday during a strategic visit to his office at the Swiss Embassy in Abuja by the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Mr Steiner said that Switzerland was one of the leading countries in the world with the best financial service industry and strong tourism economy.
He added that top Swiss companies operating in Nigeria have their headquarters in Lagos.
Steiner promised to work with Mr. Sanwo-Olu if elected as governor to attract more Swiss investments to the state while commending the APC candidate for his THEME development agenda.
“Lagos is a natural point of attraction for investment because of market size. If you won your election we will partner with you to improve quality of lives in Lagos with increased investments from Swiss companies.
“Our country and Nigeria enjoy very good bilateral relationship. With Lagos as the commercial centre of Nigeria we will strengthen that relationship. I have listened to you on your THEME priority programmes and I believe, if well implemented it will bring greater good to Lagos.” Steiner said.
Sanwo-Olu promised that the private sector would remain a major driver of economic development if he is elected.
“Our campaign is hinged on a comprehensive development agenda which we tagged THEME, Traffic Management and Transportation, Health and environment, Education and technology, Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy and Entertainment and Tourism.
“The role of private sector investments is critical to our agenda. We welcome more investments from Swiss companies and I can assure that they will have a worthy partner in the government and people of Lagos,” Sanwo-Olu said.
