An opinion piece by Opeyemi Eniola argues that Lagos State is Nigeria's economic oxygen, driving a disproportionate share of national output through trade, manufacturing, ports, financial services, and logistics. The article makes the case for a Lagos State Economic Council and for Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat to be elected governor in 2027, framing it as a question of national economic strategy. It contends that Lagos policy decisions, infrastructure gaps, rising costs, and governance reliability shape investment choices, jobs, supply chains, and fiscal behaviour far beyond the state. The piece suggests that continuity and competence are key to keeping Lagos competitive and building on gains made since 1999.
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