The Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has solicited a partnership with the United States of America (USA) in developing critical sectors of the state’s economy, having considered American government a progressive partner in the areas of economy, good governance, security, climate change and human capital development.
Penpushing reports that Abiodun made the request when he received the American Consul-General to Nigeria, Will Stevens, who led a five-person delegation on a courtesy call to the Governor’s office in Abeokuta.
The Governor explained that Ogun State is known for the sophistication of its people and their cognitive political culture and has been described as the New Jersey of Nigeria as well as the leading industrial hub in the West African sub-region.
Penpushing further reports that Abiodun said the state needs to tap from the American experience to further its developmental stride, adding that since inception of his administration in 2019 he assembled a team made up of highly resourceful technocrats
‘My administration at inception in 2019, assembled a team made up of highly resourceful technocrats and cerebral policy architects and conceptualised a transformational philosophy. My administration focused on Infrastructural Development, Social Welfare and Well-being, Education and Human Capital Development, Youth Empowerment, Agriculture and Food Security’, he stated.
‘In our quest to make the state the first destination for investors in Nigeria, my administration is currently constructing an agro cargo international airport at Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of the state.’, Abiodun added
‘The project is strategically designed to create the needed infrastructure to boost exportation of agricultural and non-agricultural goods. By its structure and business plan, the cargo airport remains a game-changer in our import and export promotion efforts,” he said.
Penpushing also reports that Abiodun thanked the American government for its firm stance on democratic governance, specifically on the sanctity of the electoral process, noting that the government was also supporting different reforms in the electoral process.
The American Consul-General to Nigeria, speaking earlier, explained that it was his job to promote United States of America (USA) trade and investment in certain parts of Nigeria, adding that America companies are already making incredible investments in the state and are seeking opportunities for increased America. trade and investment.
‘U.S. companies are already making incredible investments in the state and are seeking opportunities for increased U.S. trade and investment. We also talked about the tax sector, I think there are incredible opportunities right now to find jobs and opportunities for Nigerian youths to participate in the tax sector. We have seen the explosion of growth and investment in that sector throughout Nigeria, particularly in the South West,” the Consul General added.
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