Ondo Set To Host International Investors’ Forum

By Ayodele Oni

Ondo State is set to host 215 investors at a Global Entrepreneurship Festival before the end of the year.

Already, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has received official licence, for the event.

Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed the state’s commitment to being a prime investment destination, emphasizing the factors that make the state attractive, including  relative peace, abundant natural resources, and skilled workforce.

Speaking during the official presentation of the license for the Global Entrepreneurship Festival in Akure, the Governor highlighted the event’s potential to drive significant growth and development within the state.

A statement on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan stated that Akure, the Ondo State capital, will host the Global Entrepreneurship Festival in November this year and 215 investors from around the world have signified their attendance.

The Governor expressed confidence in the state’s readiness to host a successful festival, noting that the festival presents a tremendous opportunity for growth and development in Ondo State.

“We are ready to host the festival. We believe the influx of visitors and the international attention will enhance our profile and bring significant economic benefits to our people.

”We have many areas that should be attractive to foreign investors, including our fertile land for agriculture, mineral resources, the cleanest beach in Nigeria at Araromi and our deep sea port.”

Earlier in his opening remarks, Mr. Sunny Smart Francis, Special Adviser to the Governor on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, said “The choice of Ondo State for this festival is a testament to the significant strides we’ve made in transforming the state into an investment hub.

“The Global Entrepreneurship Festival is the largest entrepreneurship event ever held in Nigeria, and it promises to positively affect many lives.”

In his remarks, Mr. Dan Walkovitz, the Entrepreneurship Village Board Chairman and Global Investor, expressed delight at being part of the project, praising Ondo State for its exceptional hospitality and rich natural and human resources.

He applauded the state’s infrastructural achievements, particularly at the Entrepreneurship Village, describing Ondo as a cornerstone for Nigeria’s entrepreneurial advancement.