OSUN INDUSTRIALISATION: OSIPA BOUNCES BACK TO MATERIALIZE SHARED PROSPERITY FOR ALL
There is no doubt that the industrialization agenda of the performing Governor of Osun State, Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, is obviously gaining weight in every sense of the word. First, the interests of both local and international investors are, unlike before now, widely open to tap into the economic potential of the State.
Secondly, the enabling environment created by the Adeleke’s government to aid both the existing and new establishments, industries and investments, across the nooks and crannies of the State of the living spring, cannot be underestimated. In the same vein, the Osun State Investment Promotion Agency (OSIPA), under the supervisory leadership of the Special Adviser to the Governor on OSIPA, Hon. Olalekan Olatunji, has been reinvigorated for accelerated investments into the State.
Since inception, Governor Ademola Adeleke, whose major aim is to transform Osun from hitherto Civil Service State to a business hub, not only for the dwellers of the South West but across the length and breadth of Nigeria, had commenced invaluable moves, especially in the area of economic well-being and prosperity of the masses.
Upon assumption of office, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OSIPA, an outstanding businessman of international standing, Hon. Olatunji who has swung into actionable plans to revive the agency, has now started recording successes in laying a solid foundation for it to thrive, regardless of the perception and negative intent of naysayers.
OSIPA, an agency of the Osun State Government, saddled with the responsibility of promoting investments by inviting reliable and capable investors to create, as well as maintaining the existing investments. Suffice to say that today, Hon. Olatunji has not only performed excellently well in office, he has indeed done the State proud in the comity of nations across the globe.
Without mincing words, as crucial as the agency (OSIPA) is to the economic landscape of the State, it was neglected and left in comatose by the previous administration, but the agency is, as we speak, revived, re-equipped and repositioned for efficient delivery of democracy dividends to Osun’s citizenry.
No doubting about the veracity of the fact that a functional OSIPA under Hon. Olatunji, in collaboration with other government agencies such as Commerce and Industry, Agriculture, Land and Physical Planning, Environment etc, will give investment creation a boost, within a calculated timeframe.
This in turn, will create employment opportunities for Osun youths, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the government and overall economic uplift for all and sundry, without trampling on the rights, gains and stability of the local and international investors.
In view of the foregoing, the Otan-Ayegbaju born economic expert, Hon. Olatunji is to be saluted for bringing about a rebirth, nurturing and rightful positioning of the new OSIPA. Here in the Bola Ige House, Abeere is a man of courage with decades of investment experience and expertise in both Nigeria, France, United Kingdom and the United States of America (USA), to mention but a few.
Meanwhile, Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke of Osun State has vowed to leave no stone unturned to bring about a shared prosperity for his people, despite the ever-changing economic dynamics.
This declaration was made by the Governor, accompanied by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo and his Special Adviser on Osun State Investment Promotion Agency (OSIPA), Hon. Olalekan Felix Olatunji at the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Roundtable on expanding and promoting investment opportunities in Nigeria, held in Abuja recently.
According to the Governor “allow me to turn your attention to Osun State, a State rich in history, diversity and potential, with sectors ripe for investment and immense opportunity in agriculture, culture, electrical energy. Osun is home to a highly skilled workforce, a serene environment, and a people known for their
resilience and creativity.
“We pride ourselves on being a source of Nigeria’s diversity and potential with sectors ripe for investment in mining, technology, tourism, and infrastructure”.
“Our administration is unwavering in its commitment to creating a business-friendly environment. In Osun, through OSUN STATE
INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGENCY (OSIPA), we have implemented policies that prioritize ease of doing business, transparency and accountability. Our goal is simple: to make Osun State the preferred destination for foreign and domestic investments”.
“With our fertile land and favorable climate, Osun offers untapped opportunities in cocoa, cassava, and other crops, with significant room for mechanization and export-oriented processing. Our administration offers
opportunities in agribusiness. Our administration recently procured several tractors to enhance mechanized farming”.
“Osun is rich in mineral resources, including gold, granite and limestone. We are committed to harnessing these resources sustainably
through partnerships with investors, ensuring value addition and local community development”, the Governor said.
The Osun State citizens can be rest assured, within the stipulated period of time, proceeds from the relentless efforts of the Special Adviser, Hon. Olatunji, in materializing the mandate of Governor Adeleke in the industrialization agenda of his administration, will soon be tangibly accessed.
OSIPA has bounced back.
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