The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has declared the state open for international partnerships and foreign direct investment, following a roundtable with top political leaders, mayors, and business executives in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
According to the statement signed by the Spokerperson to the Governor on Monday, the meeting held at Zanzibar Cuisine and Lounge and coordinated by Hon. Samuel Oyedotun, Chairman of the Osun State Water Corporation, also brought together Osun indigenes in Georgia, young entrepreneurs, and stakeholders across sectors including real estate, fintech, automobile, and agriculture.
Governor Adeleke, who was accompanied by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Revd. Bunmi Jenyo, and the Commissioner for Rural Development, Alhaji Gani Olaoluwa, said his administration was committed to positioning Osun as an investment-friendly destination.
The Governor explained that harmonized tax bills and improvement in the ease of doing business initiatives are positioning Osun as a top destination for investors, while deliberate investment in infrastructure and Agriculture has top the list of his administration’s priorities so far.
“With our priority in providing solid infrastructure, improve agriculture and promote ease of doing business, no one will waste your time setting up a company in Osun. Nobody will demand extra money before you invest in Osun State. On security, we have strengthened the Amotekun Corps to complement the Police, Army, and NSCDC, providing local intelligence to safeguard our people and protect investments, all Osun citizens should come home and support us to move the state forward” Adeleke assured.
He emphasized that under his administration, “Osun State is setting the standard for foreign businesses seeking a safe and profitable destination.”
Hon. Sam Oyedotun pledged to work closely with the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry to facilitate smooth return of Osun indigenes who are already showing interest in returning home to build the state.
The delegation that hosted the Governor included; Hon. Sam Oyedotun, Hon. Jennifer Aragbata-Etok (Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor), Khalid Kamau (Mayor of South Fulton), Senator Donnella James, Senator Kenya Wick, Rep. Gabe Okoye, Rep. Segun Adeyina, Rep. Kim Schofield, American actor Alphonso A’QenAten Jackson, and gospel singer Darlene “McCoy” Jackson, among others.
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