Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic powerhouse, has long been a city of contrasts—where towering skyscrapers cast shadows over sprawling slums, and the promise of opportunity often collides with the reality of inequality. On March 24, 2025, a bold claim from an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, reported by The Guardian Nigeria, reignited debates about the city’s future: Seyi Tinubu, the 39-year-old son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, could transform Lagos into Africa’s version of Dubai. This vision, tied to Seyi’s rumored bid for Lagos State governor in 2027, has sparked both excitement and skepticism, as reflected in a viral X post by user @RealUcheOkoro:
“It’s laughable that anyone would believe Seyi Tinubu can transform Lagos into Dubai when his father has already had ample time to make significant changes.”
Seyi Tinubu’s proposed vision for Lagos, as outlined in a Naija247news report from March 24, 2025, centers on replicating Dubai’s meteoric rise as a global city. The plan emphasizes massive infrastructural upgrades, economic growth, and positioning Lagos as a hub for global business and tourism.