Governor Dapo Abiodun has promised to foster business interactions, industrialisation, trade and investment opportunities within and beyond Ogun State.
Making the promise while flagging off the 14th Gateway International Trade Fair in Abeokuta yesterday, Abiodun said that in today's rapidly evolving global economy, the strength of businesses lies not just in individual effort but in collective power of strategic partnerships that connect people to new ideas, broaden horizons and deepen their impacts.
Represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, Governor Abiodun noted that the fair, serves as a strategic hub for networking, partnership opportunities, and investment expansion aimed at strengthening Ogun State's economic landscape.
The Governor assured that his administration would continue to champion policies that drive industrialisation, enhance trade and attract investments, technological innovation, and human capital development, adding that, this would ensure that Ogun State remains the preferred destination for businesses and investments in Nigeria.
Governor Abiodun emphasised that the State had made significant progress in improving the ease of doing business, attracting investments and creating jobs, stressing that the State's focus on agro-industrialisation have led to remarkable progress and added value to processing, commissioning of agro-processing facilities and promotion of business clusters in cassava, rice, poultry and aquaculture.
"Ogun State is rich in resources, creativity and talent. Our vision is clear-to establish ourselves as a leading hub for trade and investment in Nigeria. Through strategic partnerships, we can enhance our competitiveness, stimulate economic development and create sustainable jobs for our people", he said.
In his reaction, the Rwandan High Commission to Nigeria, Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo, noted that the fair's theme resonates deeply with Rwanda's vision, which was rooted in partnership and collaboration, especially in agriculture, technology and manufacturing.
On his part, the Regional Operating Officer for Anglophone West Africa, Africa Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM BANK), Mr. Alain-Thierry Mbengue, commended the fair for consistently serving as a dynamic platform for businesses to showcase their products, establish partnerships, and contribute to Africa's economic development.
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