He made these remarks during his address at the concert featuring John Legend, held on Victoria Island, Lagos.
‘Move Afrika’ represents a significant, long-term initiative aimed at establishing a music touring circuit throughout Africa, fostering economic investment, creating jobs, and promoting entrepreneurial opportunities in each participating country. This initiative by Global Citizen seeks to tackle global inequities by generating job and entrepreneurship prospects for the continent's youth through an annual series of live music performances.
The governor stated, “Lagos, the heartbeat of Nigeria and Africa’s most vibrant city, is proud to host this groundbreaking event. ‘Move Afrika’ is a concert, a movement, and a call to action for global citizens to unite in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from poverty and inequality to climate change and access to education. ‘Move Afrika’ aligns perfectly with our vision for Lagos.