Ondo summit will create $2 billion investment and 70,000 jobs - Aiyedatiwa
Acting Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has disclosed that the state is aiming to achieve $2 billion after the ongoing investment summit in the state.
The three-day "Develop Ondo 2.0 Investment Summit", which started on Monday, was organized by the state government in partnership with the Niger Delta Development Commission and other stakeholders.
Declaring the summit, held at the Akure International Culture and Events Center, open, the acting governor said the program was organized to attract investors to the state, in order to tap into the human and natural resources the state is endowed with.
Aiyedatiwa explained that the summit served as a platform to connect stakeholders from various sectors, facilitating constructive dialogue, knowledge sharing and building strategic partnerships that will be the catalyst for accelerated development in our state.
He said, "To drive investment in these key sectors, the 'Develop Ondo 2.0 Investment Summit' aims to attract $2 billion in investment to Ondo State, create 70,000 new jobs and engage with 100 donor partners and 1,500 investors.
“These goals exemplify our ambitious vision for a vibrant and thriving economy that uplifts our people and enriches their lives. The response from potential investors so far has been very encouraging, with growing interest in exploring the investment opportunities that Ondo State offers.
“One such success story is in the agriculture corridor. Several investors have shown keen interest in agricultural projects, which has led to the establishment of large-scale farms, agricultural processing facilities and successful partnerships with local farmers. Ondo State. The "Red Gold Project" demonstrates our state's commitment to agricultural reforms and the empowerment of our farmers."
Aiyedatiwa expressed optimism that the decisions and actions taken at the summit will shape the future for generations to come.
In her remarks, the Deputy Resident Representative (Operations) of the United Nations Development Program in Nigeria, Ms. Fati Attahiru, expressed UNDP's willingness to support and work with the state to build a sustainable and inclusive economy that would leave no one behind.
The Director General of the Ondo State Project Performance and Implementation Monitoring Unit, Mr. Babajide Akeredolu, in his own speech, said that the unit has played a pivotal role in promoting collaboration among various stakeholders for the successful completion of various projects, including the Develop Ondo 2.0 Investment Summit.
“Our actions have garnered support from UNDP and the European Union. Through these and many other collaborative engagements inside and outside of the state, PPIMU has ensured that critical stakeholders are identified and encouraged to play a crucial role in contributing to the goals of the summit,” Akeredolu explained.
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Acting Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has disclosed that the state is aiming to achieve $2 billion after the ongoing investment summit in the state.
The three-day "Develop Ondo 2.0 Investment Summit", which started on Monday, was organized by the state government in partnership with the Niger Delta Development Commission and other stakeholders.
Declaring the summit, held at the Akure International Culture and Events Center, open, the acting governor said the program was organized to attract investors to the state, in order to tap into the human and natural resources the state is endowed with.
Aiyedatiwa explained that the summit served as a platform to connect stakeholders from various sectors, facilitating constructive dialogue, knowledge sharing and building strategic partnerships that will be the catalyst for accelerated development in our state.
He said, "To drive investment in these key sectors, the 'Develop Ondo 2.0 Investment Summit' aims to attract $2 billion in investment to Ondo State, create 70,000 new jobs and engage with 100 donor partners and 1,500 investors.
“These goals exemplify our ambitious vision for a vibrant and thriving economy that uplifts our people and enriches their lives. The response from potential investors so far has been very encouraging, with growing interest in exploring the investment opportunities that Ondo State offers.
“One such success story is in the agriculture corridor. Several investors have shown keen interest in agricultural projects, which has led to the establishment of large-scale farms, agricultural processing facilities and successful partnerships with local farmers. Ondo State. The "Red Gold Project" demonstrates our state's commitment to agricultural reforms and the empowerment of our farmers."
Aiyedatiwa expressed optimism that the decisions and actions taken at the summit will shape the future for generations to come.
In her remarks, the Deputy Resident Representative (Operations) of the United Nations Development Program in Nigeria, Ms. Fati Attahiru, expressed UNDP's willingness to support and work with the state to build a sustainable and inclusive economy that would leave no one behind.
The Director General of the Ondo State Project Performance and Implementation Monitoring Unit, Mr. Babajide Akeredolu, in his own speech, said that the unit has played a pivotal role in promoting collaboration among various stakeholders for the successful completion of various projects, including the Develop Ondo 2.0 Investment Summit.
“Our actions have garnered support from UNDP and the European Union. Through these and many other collaborative engagements inside and outside of the state, PPIMU has ensured that critical stakeholders are identified and encouraged to play a crucial role in contributing to the goals of the summit,” Akeredolu explained.
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