LCCI plans dialogue on land reforms

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has concluded plans to hold a dialogue session on the new Land Use Charge Law in Lagos.

This is aimed at examining the provisions of the recently passed law viz-a viz its implications for residents and businesses operating in Lagos and its environs.

The dialogue session, according to LCCI, is scheduled to hold on Friday, 9thMarch, 2018 in Lagos.

Muda Yusuf, director general of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), said: “In continuance of its Public Policy Advocacy Initiative, it behoves the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) to provide a platform such as this, to aggregate the views of stakeholders (both public and private) on the new Land Use Charge Law in Lagos, which has generated heated debate in the public space.”

“This platform will enable stakeholders in the real estate, construction and other related sectors to engage the Lagos State government on the recently passed law and renegotiate its grey areas.”

He said Babatunde Paul Ruwase, president of the chamber, is expected to preside over the session.

Yusuf also stressed that seasoned professionals, leaders of businesses in the private sector and top public sector officials will be available to dialogue with participants at the event.

ODINAKA ANUDU