CA ACR129

Establishes a formal sister state relationship between California and Lagos State, Nigeria to promote collaboration in technology, creative industries, climate action, education, trade, health, entrepreneurship, and agriculture

California and Lagos State share parallel innovation ecosystems, with Silicon Valley and Lagos's "Silicon Lagoon" both serving as major global technology and entrepreneurship centers

Both regions are major cultural hubs, with Hollywood and Nollywood ranking among the world's largest film industries, and opportunities exist for exchange in music, fashion, gaming, and digital media

Aligns climate commitments, with California targeting carbon neutrality by 2045 and Lagos State aiming for zero carbon by 2050

California hosts one of the largest Nigerian diaspora populations in the United States, with many tracing roots to Lagos State, providing a foundation for the partnership