We ‘ll create jobs from hospitality sector – Ambode

LAGOS State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode,
yesterday, said his administration will take
advantage of the huge potentials in the hospitality
sector to create jobs for Lagosians.
Speaking at the commissioning of The George, a
hospitality centre in Ikoyi , Lagos, he said the
government will expand the frontiers of the
hospitality industry in the state to attract
investments.
He said the current economic realities in the
country have made it necessary for the state to
develop non-oil sectors to ensure sustainable
revenue source.
To this end, Governor Ambode said relevant
policies and incentives will be put in place to
create an enabling environment for the
development of the sector, which according to
him is a key driver of his administration’s
agenda.
His words: “This is a happy occasion because it
has reaffirmed the status of Lagos State as the
first choice destination for investment. It also
confirms the untapped opportunities in tourism
and hospitality sector in Lagos state. Lagos state
is known as the Centre of Excellence for a number
of reasons . One of these is the accommodating
nature of our people and the various tourism and
recreation sites that abound in the state.
“We are committed to putting in place relevant
policies and incentives that would create an
enabling environment for the development of the
hospitality sector as a key driver of our
administration’s development agenda.”
The Governor also called on other investors to key
into the various opportunities that abound in the
tourism belt spread across the state.
“Lagos is open for business. We assure you of the
safety of your investments and we would continue
working to make your investments worthwhile in
all cases”.
He also commended the management of The
George for providing accessible road and street
lighting within the location of the hotel as part of
their Corporate Social Responsibility.
“This gesture shows you as a worthy partner of
the state government in infrastructural
development” , he said.
Governor Ambode, who later handed over a letter
of commendation to the management of the
Hotel, said the same gesture will be accorded
worthy citizens who contribute to the growth and
development of the state.