The Lagos State Government has been honoured with the Europe, Middle East and Africa Finance (EMEAFINANCE) Achievement Awards 2025, emerging as the recipient of the Best Green Bond in Africa award in recognition of its debut ₦14.815 billion Green Bond Issuance.
Eko Hot News reports that the prestigious award was presented in London and received on behalf of Lagos State by the Country Head, Public Sector Group, Stanbic IBTC, Mrs. Hauwa Bello, before being formally handed over to the Permanent Secretary, Debt Management Office (DMO), Mrs. Alake Sanusi, representing the Lagos State Government.
Speaking during the presentation, Mrs. Bello congratulated the Lagos State Government for its remarkable achievement, describing the award as a testament to the state’s commitment to prudent financial management and sustainable development.
She commended the government for emerging as the Best Green Bond Issuer in Africa in 2025 and encouraged the state to sustain the sound fiscal discipline and efficient financial management that earned it the continental recognition.
Receiving the award on behalf of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Permanent Secretary, Debt Management Office, Mrs. Alake Sanusi, alongside the Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office, Dr. John Adetola, expressed appreciation to Stanbic IBTC for representing Lagos State at the international event and receiving the award on its behalf.
Sanusi described the recognition as a reflection of the state’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability and responsible management of public finances.
According to her, the award serves not only as an acknowledgement of Lagos State’s achievements in sustainable financing but also as a motivation to continue strengthening fiscal governance and pursuing greater milestones in the future.
She dedicated the award to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his visionary leadership, the Commissioner for Finance, and the people of Lagos State, whose collective efforts have continued to position the state as a leader in innovative public finance and sustainable economic development.
The EMEAFINANCE Achievement Awards recognise outstanding financial institutions, governments and market participants across Europe, the Middle East and Africa for excellence in capital markets, investment, sustainable finance and public sector financial management.
