Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem -Strengthening Lagos’ Economic Future

Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem serves as the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment in Lagos State, a role central to driving economic growth in Nigeria’s commercial capital. With Lagos contributing a significant share to the nation’s GDP, her ministry plays a strategic role in shaping policies that stimulate trade, investment, and enterprise development across the state.

Since her appointment, Mrs. Ambrose-Medebem has focused on strengthening Lagos’ position as Africa’s leading business hub. Through reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business, she has championed investor-friendly policies that attract both local and foreign direct investment. These efforts have reinforced confidence in Lagos as a preferred destination for commerce and innovation.

A major area of her work involves empowering cooperatives and small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs). By supporting access to finance, capacity-building programs, and market expansion opportunities, the commissioner has helped thousands of entrepreneurs scale their businesses. This focus has contributed to job creation and inclusive economic participation across diverse sectors.

Mrs. Ambrose-Medebem has also been instrumental in organizing and supporting trade fairs, investment summits, and business forums that connect Lagos-based businesses with regional and global markets. These platforms not only showcase local products and services but also promote export opportunities and cross-border trade partnerships.

Through her leadership, Lagos State continues to record growth in commerce and investment despite global economic challenges. Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem’s work reflects a commitment to sustainable economic development, innovation, and positioning Lagos as a globally competitive economic powerhouse.