Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun state, says the state has emerged as one of Nigeria’s top-performing economies, rivalled only by Lagos.
Abiodun made the remark on Friday while speaking with journalists at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention in Abuja.
He said Ogun now ranks as the fastest-growing economy in the country.
“My state is the fastest-growing economy in this country. It is the industrial capital of this country,” he said.
He stated that his administration has driven significant growth in the state’s economy.
“Our GDP has grown from ₦4 trillion to ₦17 trillion in just seven years,” he said.
Furthermore, Abiodun attributed the growth to policies that attract investment and bring governance closer to the people.
He said these reforms have repositioned Ogun as a hub for economic opportunities.
“My state has become a near El Dorado, and everybody can testify to that,” he said.
Meanwhile, he said the state now commands national prominence and stands shoulder to shoulder with Lagos.
“Ogun state has achieved a level of prominence where we are only compared today with one state, and that is Lagos,” he said.
Additionally, the governor said his administration will sustain the momentum.
He said the state will continue to deepen its economic gains and strengthen its industrial base.
