A civil society organization, Campaign for Dignity in Governance, has praised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State for his recent outing in the United States, where he delivered a compelling message, selling the nation’s commercial capital to global investors.
It will be recalled that Sanwo-Olu led the Nigerian delegation and told participants at the U.S.-Nigeria Policy and Trade Forum, held alongside FNITCC-AFRICON 2025 at the Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta, last Friday, that Lagos wants to work with Georgia to create sister-city frameworks to connect Atlanta and Lagos more deliberately.
Speaking during the event, Sanwo-Olu told the global audience that “Lagos is not just open for business — it is actively seeking global partnerships that can shape the future of urban and economic development across Africa.”
He invited investors to Lagos, emphasizing shared opportunities in trade, tech, and culture, and calling the Nigerian diaspora a vital bridge for innovation and partnerships.
Reflecting on Sanwo-Olu’s Atlanta outing, Comrade Razaq Olokooba, the Convener of the group revealed to newsmen in Lagos on Wednesday that the governor made them proud as he showed great ability to adequately market the state and Nigeria to global investors, describing him as a “great marketer of the state and Nigeria as a whole”.
Olokooba called on the Governor to further ensure there is a thorough follow-up in order to bring all the projections to reality. Adding that the governor has continued to show capacity in and outside the shores of Nigeria, an attribute he urged other leaders to emulate.
“First, let me state unequivocally that we as Lagosians have never doubted the abilities of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. We trust his ability, and we know he has the capacity to deliver at any level.
“We commend Sanwo-Olu for showcasing Lagos to the world; his display in Atlanta was refreshing, and as a group, we welcome it. He’s a great salesman of Lagos and Nigeria as a whole, and we as a group think he deserves Commendations.
“Beyond the conference, we also call for follow-up on potential investors and for every deal hanging to be sealed. We also urge other State governors and leaders to seize every opportunity to put the nation in a good light. So, Leaders must begin to emulate people like the Lagos State Governor for our subnational level to make it bigger,” he advised.
