Koye Edu, Managing Partner, Jackson, Etti & Edu commented:

“We are pleased to have advised on this transaction and assisted Lagos State in achieving its strategic goals. This transaction is indeed a landmark as it reassures the market once again of Lagos State’s viability, commitment to economic development and improving the lives of its people”.

Folasade Olusanya, partner, Jackson, Etti & Edu commented:

“As the only state bond issuance in 2016, it was an immense privilege to be appointed as Solicitor to the Joint Trustees. This transaction has demonstrated the continued positive investor confidence and strong credit rating of Lagos State and JEE’s expertise and capacity on debt capital market offerings”.

“We are pleased to have advised on this transaction and assisted Lagos State in achieving its strategic goals. This transaction is indeed a landmark as it reassures the market once again of Lagos State’s viability, commitment to economic development and improving the lives of its people”