7-Fifteen Capital, a luxury real estate development company, recently hosted Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. The private dinner, themed “Lagos: The Next Chapter,” brought together approximately 150 young executives, founders, investors, and influential figures from across the business community. The event provided an intimate setting for Dr. Hamzat to share his vision and priorities for Lagos ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
During the keynote address, Dr. Hamzat emphasized the importance of building on the progress made in Lagos and taking the state to a new level of innovation, inclusion, and infrastructure. He highlighted the need to establish Lagos as a leading centre for education, strengthen healthcare delivery, create more opportunities for young people and MSMEs, and make Lagos the safest mega-city in Africa. Dr. Hamzat’s vision for the future of Lagos resonated with the attendees, who are actively shaping the city’s growth.
Dr. Hamzat also delivered a special presentation on Digital Lagos 2.0, outlining his vision for integrating artificial intelligence, blockchain, and smart-city technologies to position Lagos as a leading technology hub and build a more efficient digital government. This presentation provided insight into the potential for technology to drive growth and development in Lagos, and how it can be leveraged to improve the quality of life for residents.
The programme concluded with a fireside conversation, where Dr. Hamzat engaged directly with guests, discussing sustainability, town planning, the creative economy, tourism, public-private collaboration, and more. The open exchange gave business leaders an opportunity to raise pressing issues and gain greater clarity on how the proposed agenda would shape Lagos. This interactive session allowed for a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the city.
Tope Adekoya, CEO and Co-Founder of 7-Fifteen Capital, noted that the objective of the gathering was to bring together the community of young founders and business leaders with public leadership, creating space for direct conversation and feedback. Adekoya expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating that the depth and openness of the conversation showed a real appetite for this kind of engagement.
Adesuwa Belo-Osagie, Deputy CEO and Co-Founder of 7-Fifteen Capital, emphasized the company’s connection to the growth and evolution of the cities in which it operates. Belo-Osagie highlighted the responsibility of 7-Fifteen Capital to go beyond financial investment and property development, recognizing the importance of collective participation in shaping the future of Lagos.
The event reflects 7-Fifteen Capital’s commitment to engaging with the business community and supporting the growth of Lagos. By hosting Dr. Hamzat and facilitating a conversation with young business leaders, the company demonstrated its dedication to contributing to the city’s development and fostering a collaborative environment for growth and innovation to thrive.
Key points
- Dr. Obafemi Hamzat outlines his vision for Lagos, focusing on innovation, inclusion, and infrastructure.
- 7-Fifteen Capital hosts an evening with Lagos business leaders to discuss the future of the city.
- Dr. Hamzat presents Digital Lagos 2.0, a plan to integrate technology and smart-city solutions.
