SAFE, INCLUSIVE NIGHTLIFE INVESTMENT AN ECONOMIC BOOSTER - LASG
…Ojo LG, Badagry Monarchs Table Flood, Jobs, Tourism Demands at Lagos Budget Forum Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George At the just concluded 2026 budget consultative forum, Lagos State Government has underscored the need to invest in safe, inclusive, and well-regulated nightlife zones to harness the city’s growing reputation as a global nightlife hub. Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, stated in his presentation following Lagos’ recognition as the 14th best city in the world for nightlife and 2nd in Africa by Time Out Magazine. The consultative forum is a process of engaging residents across the five IBILE divisions of the state—Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Epe, which commenced September 9th in the Ikeja division and concluded on the 16th at Badagry division held at the Aderemi Makanjuola Auditorium in Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo. George noted that while the ranking reflects both global recogniti...