Lagos Opens Series IV Bond Issuance of Up to N125 Billion

November 22, 2021/FSDH

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Governor of Lagos State. Image Credit: Twitter

FSDH Capital Limited is pleased to announce that the Lagos State Government (“Lagos State” or “the State”) Series IV Bonds of up to N125 Billion (‘’the Issuance” or “the Offer’’) under the State’s N500 billion Bond Issuance Programme is Now OpenThe offer is scheduled to close at 2.00pm on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Lagos State is a Category A State among the state governments in Nigeria. Lagos State is the most developed State in Nigeria and is exalted as the country’s economic and commercial hub, accounting for more than 25% of Nigeria’s GDP. The State is also a Top 5 economy in Africa and continues to attract a wide range of regional and global businesses. Underpinning the State’s strong economy is its robust internally generated revenue (“IGR”) which continues to grow year-on-year and remains resilient despite macroeconomic headwinds and disruptions caused by the global pandemic. The State’s IGR accounts for c.65% of its revenue.

Lagos State respectfully and responsibly continues to access the domestic debt capital markets, and is very grateful of the strong support garnered over the last thirteen (13) years from the investor community. The State has been able to access much needed complementary funding, which augments the State’s revenues and provides the critical support required to accelerate and actualize the provision of physical and social infrastructure/amenities, thus improving the overall living standards of residents in the State. The proceeds of the Issuance will enable Lagos State further accelerate the development of physical and social infrastructure in the State in line with the State’s THEME Agenda.

The summary of the indicative terms of the proposed Offer is indicated below:

Kindly access the supporting offer documents via  LASG Series IV Offer Docs link for your review and consideration

  1. Series IV Bond Pricing Supplement
  2. Series IV Trust Deed
  3. The Series IV Bond Rating Report by Agusto & Co (“Agusto”) and Global Credit Rating Co. (“GCR”)
  4. The Issuer’s Rating Report by Agusto and GCR
  5. The Issuer’s PENCOM Clearance Letter
  6. Commitment Form
  7. Eligible Individual Investor (EII) Form

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