Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Friday said his administration was committed to improving the provision of adequate infrastructure to fast-track the Smart City Project to optimize the limitless opportunity of a fully digitized economy.
Sanwo-Olu made the remarks at the 3rd Annual Stakeholders Conference of Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), themed “Transforming Lagos State into a Smart City Hub in Africa – The Government’s Infrastructure Approach”, held at the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, noted that the bedrock of a functional Smart City is adequate and functional infrastructure.
“The theme of the conference expresses our administration’s commitment to the smart city project through the deployment of cutting-edge technology to bring about improved and effective governance as well as providing the necessary infrastructure to support the widespread application of technology to create opportunities and enhance socio-economic growth”.
Sanwo-Olu added that it is for this reason that his government placed a high premium on the 6000 fiber optic cable, aimed at improving access to functional, efficient, and affordable internet service.