Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated a 12-man committee christened “Ogun Invest Ambassador Network” to create a robust and seamless working relationship between government and investors, for businesses to thrive.
At the inauguration and orientation course for the ambassadors at Ogun Invest Office, Isheri in Ifo local government area, Governor Abiodun said the initiative was a landmark in the history of the state, as it would make a huge difference to the growth of current and potential investors willing to do business in the state.
He said the ambassadors would be responsible for enlightening investors on how to harness the opportunities that abound and what they stand to gain by doing business with the state, adding that their role is pivotal in building bridges, fostering collaboration and attracting investors that would propel the state to new heights.
Abiodun, who was represented at the event by the commissioner for finance and chief economic adviser, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, tasked the ambassadors to sharpen their communication skills and make accountability and transparency their watchword.
The governor said his administration would regularly carry out evaluation performance on them through private organisations transacting business with the state and promised that those who performed well would be adequately rewarded.
In his speech the state’s commissioner for industry, trade and investment, Mr. Adebola Sofela, admonished them to be diligent in making the Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency a success.
He described them as a link between the government and investors, adding that a proper regulatory framework would be established to earn investors trust and respect.
Earlier, the special adviser on Ogun State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency (Ogun Invest), Ms. Sola Arobieke, said the initiative was part of the drive to attract investments, enhance ease of doing business and carry out the service of a one-stop shop to ensure access to relevant information and streamline processes for investors in the state.
