Governor Abiodun at UK-Africa Investment Summit: The positives for Ogun State
This past week was a defining one for the continent as Presidents of various countries alongside business leaders gathered in London to strengthen economic ties with the United Kingdom.
With His Excellency, President @MBuhari at the ongoing UK-AFRICA Investment Summit.#BuildingOurFutureTogether pic.twitter.com/AeghHYKM2O
— Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun – MFR (@dabiodunMFR) January 20, 2020
Despite missing out on President Muhammadu Buhari’s entourage for the UK-Africa Investment Summit, Governor Dapo Abiodun made his way to the week-long event alongside his Lagos counterpart, Babajide Sanwoolu, to woo investors to Ogun State and to propagate his administration’s mission to the world.
We’d like to thank & appreciate the Ogun State Gov. @OGSGofficial and our hosts @alvanblanch whose industry expertise is one we’re proud to showcase. We trust in the drive & ambition of Ogun state to be a hub for great agri-commerce & look forward to the achievement of this goal. pic.twitter.com/8xBwZqDQ5e
— Dept. Int. Trade NGA (@tradegovukNGA) January 25, 2020
Again and again, Governor Abiodun proved that he has the interest of the State in his heart and it showed in his tours and meetings on the sidelines of the conference.
We were in London with Mr Haydn Rees, Managing Director, Liverpool-based Clarke Energy today to discuss ways to forge ahead on the pursuit to reliable power. pic.twitter.com/ihmVhcv7Qw
— Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun – MFR (@dabiodunMFR) January 24, 2020
From visiting Alvan Blanch’s Manufacturing & Agro-processing Headquarters to meeting executives of Actis LLP, United Green, AgDevCo and Lion’s Head Global Partners, and to wooing Adam Smith International, Sumisoto Mitsui Banking Corporation amongst other companies to invest in the Gateway State, it was unarguably a busy week for the Governor despite being far away from his Oke-Mosan office.
Yesterday in London, I had a privileged meeting with @LowEnergyLED who are a potential investor in Ogun State. The team was led by Alan Parker, CEO. The meeting came about, as a step towards actualising a sustainable Future Cities Nigeria Programme. pic.twitter.com/cspJrhdKzr
— Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun – MFR (@dabiodunMFR) January 24, 2020
Governor Abiodun did just not interact with potential investors, he ensured he touched every sector that could boost the state’s economy – agriculture, power, finance, energy, urban regeneration, healthcare amongst others.
Following last week’s engagements with top business leaders, Ogun State residents can be hopeful of a better future.
