LCCI URGE STATE GOVTS TO PROVIDE INFRASTRUCTURE TO SPUR ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES AND GROWTH AS BUHARI COMMISSIONS PROJECT IN LAGOS
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has beckoned on other State Governments to provide the needed infrastructure to spur economic activities and growth in their States as President Muhammadu Buhari, visited Lagos to commission some projects in the state.
The industry also, called on the Federal Government to be sensitive to the massive private investments in various states adding it she should be more intentional in creating a stable policy environment as policy summersault has remained one of the most damaging factors to investors’ confidence.
This was mentioned in a statement signed by Dr. Chinyere Almona, FCA, the Director-General of LCCI and made accessible to Hotjist.com on Tuesday.
In the statement, the Dr.Chinyere stated that the commissioning of the projects is a significant factor in driving development in Lagos State, while commending the State Government for its efforts to provide infrastructure which positively impacts the economy, growing the GDP of the State and the Nation.
She also, called on finance development institutions to support rice farmers in Lagos to scale up their production capacity in orde to meet up with local demand.
The statement reads in parts, “The visit of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR to Lagos State may have come with some fanfare, but the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is more concerned with the economic impact of the projects commissioned during his two-day working visit to the State.”
“The commissioning of the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lagos Rice Mill at Imota, the 18.75killometres Eleko-Epe rigid pavement six-lane expressway, the first phase of the Blue Light Rail from Mile 2 to Marina, and the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History is a significant factor in driving development in the State.”
“With infrastructure remaining a critical driver of growth and development, the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Nigeria’s largest seaport with a draught of 16.5m, will support trade and commerce in Nigeria and the entire West African region. The 32-metric tonnes per hour Lagos Rice Mill at Imota-Ikorodu was also launched to produce rice for Lagos residents and possibly for export. The intent to ease transportation in Lagos led to the conceptualization and eventual launch of the Lagos Blue Line Rail project. This project is part of fulfilling the request for a multi-modal transport system in Lagos to ease the traffic jams experienced by Lagos residents.”
“To maximize the benefits of these infrastructures and facilities, there must be a connecting rail network that supports the movement of goods and persons to fully facilitate trade and commerce within the State and across the West African borders. With this connection, Eko Rice can easily move into the West African market to explore the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). With access to the African market, farmers in Lagos are encouraged to commit more investments into rice production, create more jobs, and provide more rice to beat the rising price of the product.”
“The Chamber commends the Lagos State Government for its efforts to provide infrastructure for the State, which positively impacts the economy, growing the GDP of the State and that of the Nation. We urge finance development institutions to support rice farmers in Lagos to scale up their production capacity to meet local demand.”
“LCCI encourages other State Governments to provide the needed infrastructure to spur economic activities and growth in their States. We also call on the Federal Government to be sensitive to the massive private investments in various states and be more intentional in creating a stable policy environment. Policy summersault has remained one of the most damaging factors to investors’ confidence.”
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