Osun State will hold a summit next month to reposition its economy and showcase its huge potentials to local and foreign investors.
This was the nugget of a press release by Mr. Adeniyi Adesina, chief press secretary to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, who further disclosed that the economic and investment summit would hold between June 25 and 27, 2019.
The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, will declare the three-day event open at Osogbo, the state capital.
Adesina recalled that his boss, Governor Oyetola, had, in his inauguration speech, on November 27, 2018, revealed his plan for the economic summit, saying: “The multi-stage, multi- stakeholder summit will dissect and recommend strategies which will drive meaningful youth employment, enhance food security, agricultural development, activate mining prospects and boost tourism potentials of this state.
“We will showcase Osun as a strategic location for industrialisation. We are convinced that the peaceful atmosphere, a welcoming people, low crime rate, communal peace and the relative stability of electricity supply, will attract local and foreign investors.”
The statement added that Governor Oyetola “is committed to putting the State of Osun on the path of economic growth and prosperity,” adding that the objectives of the summit include sharing with critical stakeholders the economic roadmap of the Oyetola Administration and to showcase investment opportunities in the State to investors.
“Besides, it will focus on seven key potential growth sectors which include: agriculture, mining, ICT and innovation, culture, tourism and creative economy, youths and jobs through light manufacturing, infrastructure development, and industry/commerce.
“Renowned speakers, panelists, special guests in public and private sectors and other participants who fall within the summit focus sectors will participate.”
