Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has said his administration will ensure that the state attracts bilateral trade so as to boost economic ties with other countries.
The governor said this during a visit of the France Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Denys Gauer, to the Lagos House, Ikeja.
He said “Lagos is a major commerce city, but we have not done enough to attract bilateral trade and relationship with most of the French-speaking countries.
“We have decided that we are going to expand relationship with our neighbours and other nations and that was why we decided to set up an Office of Overseas Affairs and Investments to establish a permanent structure that allows us to have good trading, economic opportunities and relationship with all our neighbours and other nations.
“I am excited that France is interested in having more economic presence here. I am excited that Tafoo is planning to set up malls in Lagos. I am excited that Societe General Bank is coming back.”
Gauer also added that “The greatest part of French community in Nigeria is in Lagos, not in Abuja. Our companies are all here in Lagos. We have more than 50 offices of big French companies all established here in Lagos and more are coming.”
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