Building
a prosperous
south west
SWDC Secures Rail Licence
Securing the rail licence is one of SWDC’s proudest achievements, unlocking existing rail assets to improve mobility and drive agro-industrial development across the Southwest.
Growing
a prosperous
south west
One Bloc. One Economy. One Future
SWDC is committed to transforming the South West through strategic development, infrastructure, and inclusive growth across all six states.
Shaping
a prosperous
south west
The Mandate Behind the SWDC
The Act that establishes the SWDC provides the legal framework for advancing coordinated development across Nigeria’s Southwest region.
One Bloc. One Economy. One Future
Driving progress through integration and cooperation
The South West Development Commission (SWDC) was established to drive growth and improve living conditions across Nigeria’s South West region. We are focused on developing infrastructure, reducing poverty, creating jobs, and supporting key projects that better integrate the six states in the region.
36million+
people live in the south west
> 25%
of Nigeria's GDP is generated in the SW
> 60%
under the age of 30.
ADVANCING THE SOUTH-WEST
Bold ideas
in motion
Bold regional initiatives are being advanced across the South-West, connecting agriculture, infrastructure, investment, innovation and human capital to unlock opportunities and drive regional growth.
South-West Digital & Innovation (SW-DIGITAL) Platform
SWDC Multi-Purpose Hubs
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Key insights from our states.
Lagos
Lagos
Capital:
Ikeja
Known for:
Economic powerhouse, population density
Population:
~22 million
Ogun
Ogun
Capital:
Abeokuta
Known for:
Industry and cross-border trade
Population:
~6.2 million
Oyo
Oyo
Capital:
Ibadan
Known for:
Agriculture, large landmass
Population:
~8.5 million
Osun
Osun
Capital:
Osogbo
Known for:
Culture and heritage
Population:
~5.2 million
Ondo
Ondo
Capital:
Akure
Known for:
Oil & gas, coastal areas
Population:
~4.7 million
Ekiti
Ekiti
Capital:
Ado-Ekiti
Known for:
Education and agricultural potential
Population:
~3.2 million
