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The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has received the United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
Governor Sanwo-Olu made this known through his official name X on Wednesday.
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According to the governor, Lagos State is open to strengthening diplomatic relations and discussing shared interests for a better future.
“It was fantastic to hear your recent words in recognition of Lagos’ well-deserved reputation as a hub of technology and innovation, as we are proud to be a breeding ground for innovative success.
“Our city remains open to fostering international partnerships that contribute to our collective progress,” said Sanwo-Olu.
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Blinken is on a six-day tour of Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Angola from January 21-26.
According to a statement published on the official US government website, state.gov, the purpose of the trip is to foster future economic partnerships and improve relations with the continent.
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