Lagos State is making bold moves to fast-track infrastructure projects and boost economic growth. On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the state government hosted a key Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Roundtable at the Lagos Marriott Hotel in Ikeja.
The event, organized by the Lagos State Office of Public-Private Partnerships, brought together top government officials, private sector leaders, development agencies, and financial experts. They came with one goal: to build stronger partnerships that deliver essential infrastructure across the state.
Speaking on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Chief of Staff Sam Egube explained how PPPs help Lagos access not just private funds, but also the skills and speed of private companies. “PPPs give us the tools to create top-quality infrastructure and vital services,” he said.
Egube also pointed out that the state is already seeing results. Through the THEMES+ Agenda, the Sanwo-Olu administration has delivered major projects using different PPP models.
Special Adviser on PPPs, Bukola Odoe, added more perspective. She said Lagos, like other sub-national governments, faces growing pressure to do more with less. Public funds alone are no longer enough. That’s why PPPs must become a central part of the state’s growth plan—not just an option.
“The future we want for Lagos won’t come from government or the market alone,” Odoe said. “It will come from strong partnerships built on trust, transparency, and public good.”
During the event, panelists discussed practical solutions in key areas like health, housing, and road infrastructure. They shared ideas, pointed out challenges, and offered ways to use PPPs to solve real problems.
By the end of the session, everyone agreed: stronger collaboration is the way forward. Lagos plans to keep this roundtable as a regular platform to track progress, align projects, and attract private investment. In short, the state is ready to build together with the people who can help make it happen.
