Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has described Lagos State as a “no-man’s land” and the heartbeat of Nigeria’s economy.
Speaking on Arise TV’s Daybreak on Wednesday, Bwala argued that federal projects in Lagos should not be seen as favoritism but as necessary investments in the nation’s commercial capital.
“Lagos State is different. It is a no-man’s land. In the last election, the President, who is from the South-West, did not win Lagos. That shows the cosmopolitan nature of the state,” he said.
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Bwala highlighted that some of Nigeria’s wealthiest individuals, including Africa’s richest man, operate businesses in Lagos rather than their native regions, underlining its economic importance.
“If not for the fact that the majority of people are Yoruba-speaking, you would even question whether Lagos truly belongs to the South-West,” he added.
Drawing comparisons with global cities, he said: “London has more investment than the rest of England. New York has more infrastructure and investment than the United States combined. Paris is the same. In every country, the commercial hub attracts the most development.”
He maintained that the reported N3.9 trillion worth of federal projects channelled to Lagos in the last two years benefits the entire country.
“Lagos is the hub of Nigeria. Lagos is the pride of the nation,” Bwala stressed.
