Plans in top gear for Osun Industrial Investment Summit in September
As the preparation continues for the hosting of the Osun Industrial Investment Summit 2024 in September, the State government has emphasized that economic growth and stability of both the participants and the entire citizenry are guaranteed.
This was part of the assertions of the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo while addressing a Press Conference to flag off the event, at the conference hall of the Ministry recently.
According to the Commissioner, the Summit will also serve as a meeting point for business leaders across the globe, who will share their wealth of experience and expertise for mutual benefits of diverse investors and the State.
“The Summit will feature key world leaders who have graciously accepted to share their experiences and contribute to our industrial development efforts to accelerate the State’s industrial growth”, he said.
The Commissioner also noted that the forthcoming 2024 Summit’s vision “is to enhance productivity, create employment and wealth, increase social facilities and generate more revenue for the State and Nigeria in general, that will expand channels for leveraging the industrial, agricultural, mining, tourism and ICT potentials of the State for inclusive and sustainable GDP for the State and the Nation”.
The Summit which will take place between 10th to 14th of September, with the theme “connecting progress with purpose” at the Olagunsoye Oyinlola Multipurpose Hall, Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Oke Baale, Osogbo is billed to be hosted by Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke.
Nigeria’s Vice President, His Excellency Sen. Kashim Shettima, who will declare the Summit open is the Special Guest of Honour while Lagos State Governor and Chairman Southwest Governors’ forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is the Chairman of the occasion. All Southwest Governors are also expected to be in attendance.
While Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo will also be in attendance, the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II will lead the royal fathers to the event.
According to the Commissioner “notable personalities who will also be at the Summit include the Consul General of the Italian Embassy, who will give a keynote address, the British High Commissioner, the Canadian Ambassador, the Israeli Ambassador, Chairman/CEO of Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa, Aare Dele Momodu, DG DAWN Commission, the Managing Director, ODUA group and other prominent panelists and speakers”.
“The Osun State government is open beyond words for the industrial investment revolution for all; Investors, Manufacturing Industries, World leaders in business, Government officials, Business Executives, Private and Corporate Investors, Travellers, General Public and Tourists” he said.