The Lagos State Government, LASG and Design Week have called for increased collaboration between the government and the private sector to expedite the country’s industrialization.
Titi Ogufere, Founder of Design Week, Lagos, emphasized the urgent need for a united effort from government officials, policymakers, and financial institutions to invest in the next phase of Nigeria’s industrialization, which will be primarily driven by design, manufacturing, and innovation.
Speaking at the ongoing Design & Innovation Exhibition, organised by Design Week, Lagos, in partnership with Ecobank Nigeria and the Lagos State Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Ogufere highlighted how nations that have led the world, particularly through technological revolutions or manufacturing excellence, were built on design.
Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, Lagos State’s Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, emphasized that Lagos remains a hub for industrialization and innovation.
She added that industrialization is a collective responsibility for both the government and the private sector.
