The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is all set to host to the 2023 presidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party )PDP) and Labour Party (LP).
The candidates are Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (PDP), Mr Peter Obi ( LP) and Alhaji Bola Tinubu (APC).
This was disclosed yesterday by the LCCI director-general, Dr Chinyere Almona on Wednesday in Lagos.
She said the event would be part of the 2022 edition of LCCI’s Private Sector Economic Forum for the 2023 presidential election.
Describing LCCI as a non-partisan private sector operator which is interested in the economic agenda of the candidates and their plans to make Nigeria better.
According to her, as part of its public policy advocacy, the chamber would continuously explore ways of creating a conducive business environment in Nigeria through positive engagements with governments at all levels.
Almona said LCCI had, over the years, offered a platform for governorship and presidential candidates from major political parties to present their plans for private sector development in Nigeria.
According to her, the chamber has hosted series of forum successfully over the last four political transitions (16 years).
“The forum which is scheduled to hold on three separate dates at Commerce House, Victoria Island, Lagos, provides a first-hand opportunity for presidential candidates of the three leading political parties to speak to the organised private sector on their economic blueprint for Nigeria.
“People’s Democratic Party’s Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 9.30 a.m.
“Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, is slated for Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 9.30 a.m.
“All Progressive Congress Party’s Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu, would be engaged on Friday, October 28 at 9.30 a.m.
“The physical event, which will be streamed on all LCCI social media platforms, provides an opportunity for participants to ask questions from the presidential candidates on their manifestoes.
“The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry remains committed to a strong electoral process that will aid the growth and development of the Nigerian economy,” she said.
