LAGOS State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, said the state has over the years emerged as a viable gateway for honest and genuine businessmen and women to invest and make a good return on their investments.
Ambode said this on Saturday evening while speaking at the closing session of the 2018 National Convention of the Full Gospel Business Men Fellowship (FGBMF), Nigeria, which took place at the Police College, Ikeja.
According to the governor, the state has many opportunities and an enabling environment for visitors to tap from, describing Lagos as a gateway to prosperity for many, adding that many more Nigerians still came to the state in pursuit of their dreams.
“Our state has been a gateway to prosperity for many and many more still come here in pursuit of their dreams.
“We continue to pray that as more people come to our state in search of genuine, honest business, our God will crown their efforts with success and they will reap bountiful harvests from their labour,” he said.
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Governor Ambode said he was particularly thrilled by the theme of the convention: “An Open Door,” noting that it totally conformed with the mantra that Lagos was open for greater business for good, responsible and ethical honest and genuine business people.
“The theme of this convention further strengthens this thinking. It seems to me that we have been building a Lagos which will be an Open Door to success, An Open Door to prosperity and An Open Door for all who believe and fear God to experience His Love, Mercy and Favour.
“Before a door can open, a proper foundation must have been laid. Our State remains a good example of where doors can open for members of this great fellowship,” he said.
The governor, who attributed the successes the state had recorded over the years to fact that the government recognises the role of God in its progress and growth, said the state had grown in leaps and bounds, expressing confidence that the fortunes of the state would continue to soar with the grace of God.
“The successes recorded in our state are a result of God’s divine mercy and provision for our State.
“As we gather here today, I urge you all to join us in praying for Lagos State and collectively, our nation and all its citizens; all our businessmen and professionals, all our youth and women; that we may continue to enjoy the favour and protection of God always,” the governor said.
Governor Ambode also assured that his administration remained committed to furthering an all-inclusive progress and prosperity in the state, adding that “more than ever before, our prime focus and concern has been and shall continue to be to serve diligently, our teeming masses, in every way possible.”
Commending the FGBMF for a successful convention, the governor said it was worthy to note that Lagos State had continued to enjoy religious harmony and peaceful coexistence amongst its people due to the supportive role of religious leaders.
Earlier in his welcome address, National President of the Fellowship, Mr Ifeanyi Odedo, said posterity would forever be kind to Governor Ambode for putting in place numerous projects to empower the people, especially to tackle poverty.
According to Odedo, “The policy thrust of the state government might not be seen physically, especially the one that has to do with poverty alleviation, such that we have to do with economic growth that has been sustainable through this massive infrastructural development and renewal that is the thrust of Lagos State under this administration.
“Our governor (Ambode) has left a legacy on the sands of history. As far as this state is concerned, he has lifted the bar of governance. His achievements have brought a lot of excitement in some quarters and provocation in other quarters. I want to believe that posterity will not forget in a hurry the good jobs that our governor has done,” he said.
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