Am Bode Visits Lekki Free Trade Zone, Promises To Facilitate Development

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode while on an inspection visit to the Lekki Free trade zone confirmed his administrations resolve to fast-track the development of the Area.

Governor Ambode who spent four hours inspecting the Free Trade Zone, pledged that his administration will provide the necessary incentives required to hasten the development of the Zone which seats on a 16, 000 hectares of land and expected to accommodate series of investments.

Including the $11 billion Dangote Refinery and other multi billion dollars investments driven by consortium of Chinese companies. The governor expressed optimism that when the Zone commences optimal operations, it will go a long way to boost economic prosperity of not only Lagos state, but also Nigeria as a whole. He said, “I came here to see the level of development that is going on here. The Free Trade Zone is a major catalyst for the development of Lagos State. It was started during the administration of Asiwaju Bola Ambode Ahmed Tinubu and continued by my predecessor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola.”

Whatever it is that we need to do together alongside with the community, we have gotten their commitment that we would join hands together to move this project forward.”

The governor said his administration will also look at the Lekki Seaport which has been idle for about nine years, promising that work will commence in earnest. Ambode said, “There is no way we would have this Free Trade Zone if the port is not activated. It needs to be reviewed. My administration will look at it and make sure the port is activated and construction starts immediately

He also commended the residents of Ibeju Lekki community for their peaceful way of accommodating the project, appealing for more perseverance for the completion of the project as it would be a last long investment for the state and the country at large.

“I am happy for the peaceful way the residents conducted themselves, especially with the release of their land. I assure you all that all of us will benefit greatly when completed”, he said. He also assured the residents that qualified youths will be considered for employment into agencies of the government.