The Lagos state Government has reaffirmed its commitments to creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive through strategic investments in infrastructure, security, technology and initiatives in the state.
The government also commended the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) for its resilience, innovation, and determination in overcoming challenges to sustain businesses, create jobs, and drive national development.
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the declarations at the 4th NECA annual employers’ excellence awards held at Sheraton hotels at the weekend.
Sanwo-Olu, while commending NECA’s determination to overcoming challenges to sustain businesses, create jobs, and drive national development in the state, said: “This resilience is a reflection of the enduring entrepreneurial spirit that defines our great nation”.
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He said: “The institutionalisation of this awards ceremony in 2022 was a visionary step, and it has since become the gold standard for recognizing and celebrating excellence among employers in Nigeria.
“Beyond celebrating individual achievements, this event inspires a culture of best practices in corporate governance, industrial relations, environmental sustainability, and responsible business conduct.
“As Governor of Lagos State, I am proud to acknowledge the vital role of employers in fostering economic growth and development.
“In Lagos, we remain committed to creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. Through strategic investments in infrastructure, security, technology, and initiatives such as the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), we continue to support enterprise development and innovation”.
He said: “Your achievements are a testament to the transformative power of vision and determination.
“As we celebrate your success, let us also recommit to building a stronger, more inclusive, and resilient economy for Nigeria.
“I applaud NECA for its tireless efforts in promoting dialogue, collaboration, and excellence within Nigeria’s business community”
Dr. Eric Ifeanyi Okoye, the President of NECA, in his remarks, said the award was to reward and celebrate the doggedness and resilience of organised business in Nigeria.
Okoye, said: “Nigerian enterprises are arguably the most dogged and resilient in the world despite the myriads of challenges besetting the operating environment.
“While some have buckled under the excruciating local and global operating pressure of unfavorable circumstances; and others relocated in the quest for survival, most organisations have continued to trudge along, amidst the prevailing turbulence.
“In doing this, Nigerian enterprises have demonstrated social responsibility and fruitful partnership with government.
“This they did through the provision of employment opportunities for teeming youths and payment of taxes and levies to the government at all levels for developmental purpose.”
Mr. Adewole Smatt-Oyerinde the Director-General of NECA, said the award is geared toward promoting and encouraging best practices in corporate performance, people management, and industrial relations practices among employers in Nigeria.
