NNNGO at the 4th Lagos Economic Summit (Ehingbeti 2008) The Lagos State Government, in conjunction with the Lagos Economic Summit Group on Tuesday, 22nd April, declared open the 4th Economic Summit with the theme "Transforming Lagos into Africa's Model Mega City." This year’s edition provided a forum for government to identify and engage with prospective solution providers and investors who can assist the government in its goals to make Lagos Africa's model City. Making presentations in behalf of the Nigeria Network of NGOs, Ms. Yemisi Ransome-Kuti while speaking on the sub theme: The Environment, Water and Sanitation noted the need for sustained partnerships between governments and civil society and sustained donor resource input Ransome-Kuti a Stakeholder/CSO Advisor World Bank 2nd National Urban Reform Project also explained that the environment is the greatest challenge of the 21st century while also listing issues such as uncoordinated approach to water laws administration and lack of clear and coherent regulation as some of the challenges facing water and sanitation in Lagos State. In her closing remarks Yemisi strongly advocated for transparency, accountability improved service delivery and strengthening of the participatory process and its institutionalization. Click here to download a full copy of her presentation. Back to Top