ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to collaborate with the Mexican government to strengthen cultural exchange and unlock tourism opportunities.
Sanwo-Olu made this known on Monday while receiving the Mexican Ambassador to Nigeria, Alfredo Ortiz, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Lagos House, Ikeja, alongside the Honorary Consul of Mexico in Lagos, Abiodun Otunola.
The governor commended the Mexican government for establishing an honorary consulate in Lagos, describing the development as a step toward expanding bilateral relations and cooperation between Nigeria and Mexico.
He also acknowledged Mexico’s readiness to work with Nigeria in tackling shared challenges, including insecurity, while strengthening diplomatic and economic partnerships.
“We appreciate the decision of the Mexican government to open an honorary consulate in Lagos, which will further strengthen our bilateral relationship and deepen cooperation between our two countries.
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“This engagement presents an opportunity for us to share ideas, collaborate and explore areas that will benefit our people and strengthen our economic and cultural ties,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu added that his administration is prepared to partner with Mexico in promoting business collaborations, sporting exchanges, and tourism development.
According to him, Lagos remains committed to creating an enabling environment that will make the state more attractive to investors and tourists.
He noted that such partnerships would also help expand Lagos’ economic influence across the West African region.
Earlier, the Mexican Ambassador to Nigeria, Ortiz, said his country is committed to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations with Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole.
“Mexico is committed to expanding bilateral relations with Nigeria and Lagos State in particular.
“We look forward to working together to promote trade, tourism and economic cooperation that will benefit both countries,” he said.
He added that the Mexican government would continue to explore opportunities for collaboration aimed at promoting economic growth, trade development, and cultural exchange between the two nations.
(NAN)