@POLITICSNGR

Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has promised to provide institutional and infrastructural support for the growth and development of the technology sector in the State if elected as Governor in 2019.

Sanwo-Olu made the pledge on Friday during a Digital Lagos event hosted by Vibranium Valley where he addressed tech community of start-ups, developers and tech innovators.

The APC Governorship candidate said technology is changing the way people live, work and socialize adding that social and governance problems are also solved with technological innovations especially in a city-state such as Lagos with a Gross Domestic Product of more than $136b dollars.

Speaking on the importance of Digital Lagos as a veritable platform for the transformation of the country, the APC standard bearer who was accompanied to the event by his deputy governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat said the huge investment in technology and creation of an expansive learning facility like Vibranium Valley will lent credence to the saying that Africa is the future of the world.

He promised that when elected, his government will work in partnership with the technology sector to solve social issues such as creation of employment opportunity, mentoring, entrepreneurship, education, health, transportation and to also improve the revenue profile of the government.

‘‘I’m aware that technology is the oil of today. Some ten years ago, the richest companies in the world were oil and energy giants, but the tide has changed. What we have today are technology companies dominating the global economic space. With technology, transparency and accountability in government become easier and possible. Technological innovations are helping social enterprise address social problems. Tech is accelerating SME evolutions and the impact of this is positive on the economy, which gives everyone a share of the prosperity created by this system,” he said.

Sanwo-Olu also spoke on the importance of the old Concord Newspapers facility, which houses Vibranium Garden along Murtala Mohammed Airport Road and the owner, Chief MKO Abiola who he said was a man of big idea and notable entrepreneur.

“That you are using the old Concord Newspapers facility as a hub of innovation in Lagos also invokes huge memories and the symbolism of the Chief Abiola. He was a man of big ideas and he represented hope. You are incubating big ideas here that will bring hope and prosperity to Lagos, Nigeria and the rest of the world.”

In his welcome address, the Co-founder/Chief Executive of Officer of Venture Garden Group, Bunmi Akinyemiju identified how technology and innovation are critical to create economic opportunities and social inclusion in Lagos adding that the facility currently employs over 1,500 Nigerians and the 5 years plan is to generate 45,000 employments.

Akinyemiju highlighted the challenges tech start-ups face in Lagos in areas of power, funding and tax which government must address adding that with right partnership with government in Lagos and Nigeria will have exponential effect the economy.

“Digital Lagos is about digital economy that will create innovators solving problems and improving the way we live and work. With what we have here and at Yaba innovation hub we are empowering the next generation of wealth creators in Nigeria. We are driving investment. You need to imagine the amount of foreign interest we get here from around the world. We need more campuses like this across Lagos.”

https://politicsngr.com/will-provide-enabling-environment-tech-growth-lagos-sanwo-olu/

cc: lalasticlala

Na so.

...and the guy below me is saying something very vital and makes a lot of sense.

I approve and endorse his comment.

Tenk you

As usual ... Lofty promises.
When he gets in it's a different story we'll be hearing.
Not surprised really.

But what's surprising is the great deal available to a buyer who buys one or both of the plots for sale in Simawa. 2 separate plots of land in Garden Of Eden Estate (Simawa Phase 1), by Redemption Camp, which my guy is giving away at a ridiculously low price of only 1.2m each because he needs the money! Verifiable title papers, all legit.

You can buy one or both. Call Samuel on 09055138965. Offer is limited to just the 2 plots.

Current official Price by the estate is 3m. And increasing. (Google it).
Talk about a sweet deal, right? Call Samuel. 09055138965.

But seriously though, we are used to candidates making fancy promises before election.

In other words you will help Jagaban open up and upgrade his IT frontiers...

Coming from a lunatic cum drug addict.

The man of the MOMENT , our incoming GOVERNOR of Lagos state , Sanwo EKO

Only if you say and sign it on paper that you will dismantle lekki toll gate that i will endorse you.

Lagos state is a no man's land developed my the Niger delta money..

We have seen the truth of how the yorubas are keeping the south in total darkness and we most liberate ourselves


Even with all money going to Lagos state, it's still among 5 worst city to live in

Lagotians are waiting for you Oga awon eyomon wobe

Ok

what lagos need ryt now is gandollar so that more dollars would be in circulation

APC and empty promises

We already know you guys, this is no longer working.

E don cast lol

This psychiatric patient should keep quiet pls.
Tinubu a $$ licker

this Sanwo looks like a garage boy

Funny enough, the enabling environment is already made available compared to other states.

Sawon EKo can't rule Lagos. Believe me when I say this man will mismanage Lagos fund

PDP apologists should be focused on presenting Mr customer, it seems they given up already as they run from every sawnwolu trend

Stories. This guy is setting himself for failure.

Okay.

this man never win election, him don dey talk waiting him go do for Lagos, e take God small thing to take surprised man, him eyes go clear when agbaje go win Lagos, even jagaban selfe no go believe with him eyes.

yes on point

Hmm.I thought the first thing would be to reduce drug abuse and improve rehabilitation centers. So that others don't suffer what u suffered via drug abuse?

The records are there - Akinwumi Ambode

This one has started running his mouth. Instead of him to calm down. That's how they'll make all the promises and then start messing up.

Quit the bloody talk and provide the first step to an enabling tech environment...24hr electricity.

just channel your energy to providing good roads, unblocking traffic and upgrading the transportation sector. Create a channel and measure that ease Transportation. Channel Train from Mainland to Island too Sir. Please and Thank Youjust channel your energy to providing good roads, unblocking traffic and upgrading the transportation sector. Create a channel and measure that ease Transportation. Channel Train from Mainland to Island too Sir. Please and Thank Youjust channel your energy to providing good roads, unblocking traffic and upgrading the transportation sector. Create a channel and measure that ease Transportation. Channel Train from Mainland to Island too Sir. Please and Thank You

I pray this man looses this election, tinubu puppet. You don dey form state governor when they never conduct election. Eee go shock una

PoliticsNigeria:
@POLITICSNGR

Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has promised to provide institutional and infrastructural support for the growth and development of the technology sector in the State if elected as Governor in 2019.

Sanwo-Olu made the pledge on Friday during a Digital Lagos event hosted by Vibranium Valley where he addressed tech community of start-ups, developers and tech innovators.

The APC Governorship candidate said technology is changing the way people live, work and socialize adding that social and governance problems are also solved with technological innovations especially in a city-state such as Lagos with a Gross Domestic Product of more than $136b dollars.

Speaking on the importance of Digital Lagos as a veritable platform for the transformation of the country, the APC standard bearer who was accompanied to the event by his deputy governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat said the huge investment in technology and creation of an expansive learning facility like Vibranium Valley will lent credence to the saying that Africa is the future of the world.

He promised that when elected, his government will work in partnership with the technology sector to solve social issues such as creation of employment opportunity, mentoring, entrepreneurship, education, health, transportation and to also improve the revenue profile of the government.

‘‘I’m aware that technology is the oil of today. Some ten years ago, the richest companies in the world were oil and energy giants, but the tide has changed. What we have today are technology companies dominating the global economic space. With technology, transparency and accountability in government become easier and possible. Technological innovations are helping social enterprise address social problems. Tech is accelerating SME evolutions and the impact of this is positive on the economy, which gives everyone a share of the prosperity created by this system,” he said.

Sanwo-Olu also spoke on the importance of the old Concord Newspapers facility, which houses Vibranium Garden along Murtala Mohammed Airport Road and the owner, Chief MKO Abiola who he said was a man of big idea and notable entrepreneur.

“That you are using the old Concord Newspapers facility as a hub of innovation in Lagos also invokes huge memories and the symbolism of the Chief Abiola. He was a man of big ideas and he represented hope. You are incubating big ideas here that will bring hope and prosperity to Lagos, Nigeria and the rest of the world.”

In his welcome address, the Co-founder/Chief Executive of Officer of Venture Garden Group, Bunmi Akinyemiju identified how technology and innovation are critical to create economic opportunities and social inclusion in Lagos adding that the facility currently employs over 1,500 Nigerians and the 5 years plan is to generate 45,000 employments.

Akinyemiju highlighted the challenges tech start-ups face in Lagos in areas of power, funding and tax which government must address adding that with right partnership with government in Lagos and Nigeria will have exponential effect the economy.

“Digital Lagos is about digital economy that will create innovators solving problems and improving the way we live and work. With what we have here and at Yaba innovation hub we are empowering the next generation of wealth creators in Nigeria. We are driving investment. You need to imagine the amount of foreign interest we get here from around the world. We need more campuses like this across Lagos.”

https://politicsngr.com/will-provide-enabling-environment-tech-growth-lagos-sanwo-olu/

cc: lalasticlala

I hope they can stay true to this.

Driva Mourhino: can i pak 1 bus?
Tactician Guardiola: if u do so i wl impound it in 3 diff ways

These our Government and "will" sha