The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, members of Oyo State House of Assembly, Commissioners and other political functionaries were hosted yesterday in London for International Business Summit (OYSIBS) 2023.
Makinde in his presentation, at the event titled, “Your All Access Card to Sustainable Investments in Oyo State – Follow the Data,” he talked about how the data from Oyo State shows that Oyo State is the gateway into Nigeria’s thriving economy.
Thus, He discussed the investment opportunities in Oyo State in the Agribusiness, Solid Minerals, Sustainable Energy, Tourism and Infrastructure sectors.
As part of the pre-summit activities, he also visited the CEO of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr Richard Burge and his team yesterday.
Makinde was quoted as saying, “ we talked about investment opportunities in Oyo State and how Oyo State can benefit from their ongoing activities around the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
“Ibadan is part of the Lagos, Ibadan and Cotonou city cluster, which is the second largest in Africa and thus a big market for investors and so, we look forward to this collaboration.
“Many thanks to Mr Burge and his team for their warm welcome”.