The Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to strengthening corporate governance and leadership capacity through collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD).
Governor Sanwo-Olu made the remarks during a weekend courtesy visit by the CIoD Governing Council, led by its President and Chairman, Otunba Adetunji Oyebanji, at the Lagos House, Marina.
Describing the Institute as a critical partner in promoting sound corporate governance, the Governor emphasised that leadership training and institutional integrity are vital to national development.
Sanwo-Olu highlighted his administration’s push to establish the Lagos International Financial Centre, noting that strong institutions and transparent processes are essential to attracting and retaining foreign direct and portfolio investments.
He disclosed that the Lagos State Government recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council to deepen international trade and investment collaboration across Commonwealth countries.
The Governor assured CIoD of continued support for conferences, capacity-building initiatives, and future development projects in Lagos.
Speaking earlier, Oyebanji commended the Lagos State Government for its reform-driven agenda and readiness to advance institutional development.
“The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria reaffirms its readiness to partner with Lagos State to deepen governance excellence, strengthen leadership capacity, and advance sustainable development,” he said. “Both CIoD Nigeria and the Government of Lagos State share a firm belief in integrity, performance, accountability, and transformative leadership.”
He noted the active participation of permanent secretaries and directors from various ministries, departments, agencies, and parastatals in Lagos as members of CIoD, calling it a testament to the state’s progressive culture. Oyebanji also invited senior public officers and members of the State Executive Council who are not yet members to join the Institute.
Observers say the partnership signals Lagos State’s determination to institutionalise governance best practices while positioning itself as a globally competitive investment destination.
