The Lagos State Government has pledged to provide support for existing investors in the State by creating an environment conducive for business to thrive.

The Special Adviser, Office of Overseas Affairs and Investments, Professor Ademola Abass, made the statement during a recent courtesy call on Mercedes-Benz Nigeria, in appreciation of the company’s commitment and confidence in Lagos State in spite of the prevalent hazy business climate in the country.

He commended the management of the company for the vote of confidence in Lagos State as a choice place to locate their business and assured that government has established the Office of Overseas Affairs & Investment to serve as a one-stop shop for investment matters in the State.

Abass said: “This office, apart from promoting investments, also provides aftercare services to existing businesses, to create an environment conducive for investments to thrive by engaging existing investors regularly to identify possible areas of challenges where government could intervene.”

“With the coming on board of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, government’s relationship with investors has graduated to a new level where investments are well protected to further engender confidence, with a guaranteed trust that the expectations of investors are met, and even surpassed,” he added.

In his response, Mr. Benson Uwatse, Chairman, Mercedes-Benz Nigeria, appreciated the visit of the Special Adviser and commended the efforts of Lagos State at ensuring the sustainability of investments such as Mercedes Benz by being proactive in reaching out to provide the required support.