In its concerted efforts to turn Ogun State to industrial capital of Nigeria, Governor Ibikunle Amosun led administration is organising yet another investment forum.
Governor Ibikunle Amosun
The forum, an assemblage of manufacturers, expatriates, investors and captains of industries is expected to open new windows of investment opportunities in the State.
The 2018 edition of the event which is scheduled to hold at June 12 Cultural Center, Abeokuta between Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st March, 2018.
Governor Ibikunle Amosun who unveiled this year’s event theme: “Consolidating The Gains and Accelerating Growth” reiterated the commitment of his administration of making the State Industrial hub of the country while addressing a press conference at MITROS Hall, Abeokuta on Tuesday 13th March.
Amosun explained that government was ready to lay a solid foundation for economic development by exploring all the value chains, adding that it was also ready to fully explore agricultural business where it has recorded success.
“In 2018, our focus is to consolidate on those gains and accelerate the growths that we have achieved over time. We have resolved to encourage backward integration and import substitution”, he said.
The Governor added that his administration has created the enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the state, saying it was high time his government focused on Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) to strengthen the economy.
While unveiling the theme of the Forum tagged; “Consolidating the Gains and Accelerating the Growth” the Governor said his administration was also exploring technology through the active use of fibre optics.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, disclosed that the State has made tremendous progress under the present administration with 304 new industries representing 75 percent of the total Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria.
– Wale Adewunmi, Ogun State Correspondent