Obasanjo, French Consul-General Laud Makinde’s Support For Investors

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Consul-General, French Embassy, Laurent Favier, have applauded Governor Seyi Makinde for his unwavering support to investors and provision of enabling business environment for investment.

Chief Obasanjo who spoke at the commissioning of a new factory facility built by Danone Ltd, owners of Fan Milk Plc, and the launching of a new product at the Eleyele Ibadan factory of the company, equally commended the governor for his strides in the area of agribusiness.

He noted that by this feat, Oyo State should be the national dairy centre and that the state should educate local farmers on dairy farming and practices.

Obasanjo expressed appreciation to Fan Milk for believing in Nigeria by expanding its business in the country at a time that many companies are leaving the country.

The chief executive officer, Nigeria Investment Promotion Council, Barr Aisha Rimi, charged investors to embrace commitment, resilience and dedication for investment expansion.

In his address, Governor Makinde said his administration has remained committed to providing an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the state.

Makinde, who was represented by his deputy, Barr Bayo Lawal, also assured investors that his government would continue to provide security, facilities and implement policies that support their businesses.

While appreciating the company for its economic impact in the state and the provision of quality nutrition for the people through its various products, Makinde promised to provide more security for the factory.