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The Eko Revenue Plus Summit originally scheduled for September 25 and 26 will now take place on October 22 and 23, the organisers have said.
In a statement made available to The PUNCH, the organisers, Modo Ante and the Lagos State Government said the change was made to accommodate the participation of a wider range of stakeholders and to ensure that the summit meets its objectives of delivering cutting-edge solutions to unlock new sources of revenue for Lagos State.
The statement has it that the headline Sponsor, Wema Bank, and Co-sponsor, AlphaBeta, remain committed to supporting the event, which is set to be a landmark in public-private sector collaborations for the State’s financial future.
“The summit will bring together leading experts, business executives, investors, policymakers, and key players across multiple industries to discuss and explore innovative approaches to revenue generation. With Lagos being a hub for business and economic growth, the summit aims to present practical solutions for optimising revenue collection and ensuring better social amenities for citizens, alongside economic opportunities for businesses.
“This maiden edition of the summit will focus on five key sectors of the state’s Economy. These sectors are the Property Sector, Digital Economy, Informal Sector, Energy Sector and Circular Economy. Discussions will highlight how leveraging technology, and innovative strategies can help generate more revenue for governments and investors while promoting economic growth and development for the state,” the statement added.
The Chief Executive Officer of Modo Ante, Joko Okupe, said, “By leveraging technology and innovation, we can unlock ‘new money’ that will provide economic opportunities for Lagosians, more revenue for the government to enhance Lagos State’s ability to improve lives and livelihoods of Lagosians on all fronts.
“The shift in date to October 22 and 23 ensures that all parties have ample time to prepare and fully engage in the discussions, making this a must-attend event for all stakeholders in Nigeria’s economic future.”
