Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, expresses commitment to partnering with Mastercard to drive technology, digitalization, and innovation in the state.
During a visit by Mastercard’s management team led by Dr Dimitrios Dosis, the President of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of making technology a cornerstone of Lagos’ development.
Sanwo-Olu envisions Lagos as a hub for knowledge, innovation, and skills, with a focus on empowering young people to solve global challenges through technology and creativity.
The governor highlights the need for real partnerships where Lagos and Mastercard collaborate to identify and solve pressing issues, particularly in smart city development and security.
In response, Dosis affirms Mastercard’s commitment to partnering with the Lagos State Government, praising the passion and innovation seen within Lagos’ fintech community.
Mastercard aims to bring its technology expertise to Nigeria, recognizing the potential for collaboration in various sectors, including finance and transportation.