The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed optimism and readiness to welcome investors to the tourism centers in Oyo state.
He made this known in his New Year message to the people of Oyo state on Monday, January 1, where he talked about his plans for Oyo state.
Governor Seyi said his government is expecting investors to boost the tourist centers in Oyo state, including the popular Iyake Lake in Ado-Awaye, Iseyin, among others.
“We look forward to welcoming investors into our tourism sector as we seek to revitalize the Ibadan Cultural Centre and Agodi Gardens while opening the Eleyele Lake, and the Iyake Lake, Ado-Awaye, to investor interest.
“We believe that by following this economic blueprint, with God on our side and your continued support, our administration will continue to put our dear State on the map for all the right reasons”.
In his address, the governor also implored the people of Oyo state to be law-abiding to give investors a vote of confidence that their investments are safe and sound.
“While we promise to continue making decisions that will make us proud to be from Oyo State, we implore you to work with us as we seek to bring sanity to the State by implementing the rule of law.
“It will be impossible to enforce laws without stepping on toes. I urge us all to see the bigger picture – a State where investors and tourists will be happy to come to and live because they know that they can feel safe and secure.”