LAGOS CORPORATE ASSEMBLY

LAGOS CORPORATE ASSEMBLY

The Extraordinary 9th Corporate Assembly

The Gathering of Nigeria's Captain of Industry

Zinnia Hall, Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

Tuesday, 9th July, 2024

ABOUT THE LAGOS CORPORATE ASSEMBLY

The Lagos Corporate Assembly  (BOS Meets With Business Community) is a public-private engagement where business-related issues such as infrastructure development, business regulations, MSME challenges, taxes, revenue, security, transportation, traffic management, and technology are presented by the private sector in a cohesive manner. These issues are discussed with the Governor, leading to directives for the State Government’s MDAs to resolve the highlighted problems. This assembly has become a staple event, held annually or bi-annually, fostering a strong relationship between the State Government and the Organized Private Sector (OPS).

The primary objectives of the Lagos Corporate Assembly (BOS Meets With Business Community) include fostering a harmonious relationship between the State Government and the Private Sector and creating an agreeable business environment that promotes private sector and MSME development. This reduces business complaints related to multiple taxes, levies, infrastructure, and regulatory burdens.

Additionally, the assembly provides a platform for presenting and addressing challenges and issues related to the business environment, with directives given to the responsible MDAs for their resolution. This approach has made the assembly a vital tool for enhancing cooperation and problem-solving between the government and the business community.

Previous editions have recorded achievements such as: granting OPS water licensing concessions, including a 5-year arrears waiver and a 75% permit waiver by the state government. LSETF trained over 12,000 artisans, placed more than half in jobs, and funded around 12,000 businesses. Governor Sanwo-Olu approved a one-year moratorium on LSETF loans. Three banks set up a ₦10 billion fund for women in business, benefiting over 6,200 women and 2,500 schools. All issues from the 7th assembly were resolved.

THE HOSTS

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Babajide Sanwo-Olu Governor of Lagos State
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Hon. Mustaina Abiodun Tobun (Chairman House Commitee on Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade &. Investment
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Folashade Ambrose-Medebem Honorable Commissioner of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment
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Dr. Olugbemiga Aina Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investement

SPEAKERS

Yemi-Cardoso
Dr Yemi Cardoso Governor
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
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Dr. Jumoke Oduwole Chairman (Special Adviser to the President on Ease of Doing Business)
Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC)
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Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye Director-General
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
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Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke Director-General
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
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Mr. Zacch Adedeji Executive Chairman
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
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B. A. Adeniyi Comptroller-General
Nigeria Customs Service
Kolade Alabi,
Kolade Alabi Chairman
Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON)

Programme of Event

S/NACTIVITIESTIME
1ARRIVAL OF GUESTS & DIGNITARIES9am 9:30am
2BREAKFAST9:30am-9:55am
3ARRIVAL OF GOVERNOR9:55am-10am
4NATIONAL ANTHEM10am-10:05am
5INTRODUCTIONS10:05am-10:10am
6WELCOME ADDRESS10:10am-10:20am
7GOODWILL MESSAGE10:20am-10:30am
8PRESENTATIONS BY STATE AGENCIES10:30am-11:00am
9PRESENTATIONS BY FEDERAL AGENCIES11:00am-12:00pm
10Q & A/INTERACTIVE SESSION12:00pm-12:45pm
11GOVERNOR’S RESPONSE12:45pm-1:05pm
12VOTE OF THANKS1:05pm-1:10pm
13PHOTO SESSION/INTERVIEWS/INFORMATION DESKS1:10pm-1:20pm
14DEPARTURE1:20pm-1:30pm

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