On September 28, 2026, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos state and governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Lagos gubernatorial election, addressed young business leaders at an event organized by 7-Fifteen Capital, a luxury real estate development firm in Lagos. The gathering brought together approximately 150 young executives, founders, investors, and influential figures from across the business community. Hamzat emphasized the government's commitment to making Lagos a safe and thriving environment for businesses and residents.
The event, themed "Lagos: The Next Chapter," provided a platform for Hamzat to share his vision and priorities for Lagos. He highlighted the need to create an environment that supports businesses, attracts investment, and improves the quality of life for residents. Hamzat's ambition is to make Lagos a place where people and businesses can thrive, and systems of government work more efficiently for everyone. He also emphasized the importance of building on the progress already made and taking the state to a new level of innovation, inclusion, and infrastructure.
Hamzat outlined 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. He also stressed the need to establish Lagos as a leading center for education, strengthen healthcare delivery, create more opportunities for young people and MSMEs, and make Lagos the safest mega-city in Africa. According to Hamzat, the next chapter for Lagos will focus on creating a thriving environment that supports businesses and residents alike.
The event was organized by 7-Fifteen Capital, a luxury real estate development firm in Lagos, to bring together young business leaders and public leadership for an intimate conversation on the opportunities, challenges, and priorities shaping the future of Lagos. Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of 7-Fifteen Capital, Tope Adekoya, said the gathering provided a platform for direct conversation and engagement between the business community and public leadership.
Adekoya noted that Lagos is home to an increasingly influential community of young founders and business leaders who are creating opportunities and contributing meaningfully to the city's growth. He expressed satisfaction that the event achieved its objective of creating a space for direct conversation and engagement. Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of 7-Fifteen Capital, Adesuwa Belo-Osagie, emphasized the firm's commitment to being a positive force in the Lagos community, beyond financial investment and property development.
Belo-Osagie said that 7-Fifteen Capital recognizes its responsibility to contribute to the development of Lagos and wants to be part of the process of shaping the city's future. She emphasized that a better Lagos is the goal, and the firm wants to make a positive contribution towards achieving it. The event demonstrated the appetite for engagement between the business community and public leadership in shaping the future of Lagos.
Hamzat's commitment to making Lagos a safe and thriving environment for businesses and residents has been welcomed by the business community. His vision for Lagos focuses on creating a supportive environment for businesses, attracting investment, and improving the quality of life for residents. The Lagos state government has prioritized making Lagos the safest mega-city in Africa, and Hamzat's administration is expected to drive this initiative forward.
Key points
- Dr Obafemi Hamzat emphasizes the need to make Lagos a safe and thriving environment for businesses and residents.
- Hamzat outlines his vision for integrating artificial intelligence, blockchain, and smart-city technologies to position Lagos as a leading technology hub.
- The event organized by 7-Fifteen Capital provides a platform for direct conversation and engagement between the business community and public leadership.
