Aiyedatiwa Pledges Support For Private Sector

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing private investments across all sectors to drive the state’s overall growth and development.

He made this pledge while engaging with private sector players at an ‘Evening with the Governor’ event organised by the Friends of Lucky at the International Centre for Culture and Events in Akure.
The event, “The Role of Private Sector in Governance and the Development of Ondo State,” was a platform for the government and the private sector to exchange ideas on a governance model to secure the state’s future development.

Governor Aiyedatiwa commended the event organizers and expressed his enthusiasm for increased private-sector investments in the state’s socio-economic transformation.

“This epoch-making event will define our commitment as a people to the socio-economic transformation of Ondo State and resonate for future generations.

“Let me reiterate our strong belief that the private sector is not just a driver of economic growth but also a vital partner in good governance. By working together, we can do a lot together, which is to identify and address pressing challenges, leverage resources and expertise, foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, and lastly, enhance transparency and accountability”, the Governor said.

Reflecting on the achievements of his administration, the Governor paid tribute to the late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, under whose leadership many of these initiatives were launched.

He highlighted the creation of the Ondo State Investment and Development Promotion Agency (ONDIPA) as a significant step toward improving the ease of business in the state.

Harping on the administration’s efforts to make Ondo State a hub of industrialisation, he cited the successful partnership with China’s Linyi Province that created the Ondo-Linyi Industrial Hub at the Ore Industrial Park.

This initiative, he noted, has significantly contributed to the state’s economic growth.

Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed confidence in the state’s potential, emphasising its natural and human resources, including extensive fertile land suitable for agriculture, abundant mineral resources, and a large, energetic youth population.

He also assured investors of a conducive environment for their investments in Ondo State, reiterating that the state remains one of the safest and most peaceful in Nigeria, with a dedicated investment promotion agency to streamline business processes.

Dr. Abiola Oshodi and Chief Alex Ajipe, guest speakers at the event, urged the state government to prioritise public-private partnerships to revive ailing industries and drive the state’s economy forward.

Earlier in his welcome address, Bankole Joseph Betiku, the event convener, emphasized the significance of the private sector in driving sustainable economic growth and good governance in Ondo State.

Betiku hoped the gathering would foster valuable collaborations and innovative solutions to propel the state towards a brighter future.