The Governor of Osun, Senator Ademola Adeleke has assured that the present administration will not leave any stone unturned in the pursuit of an enabling environment that will help business thrive in the State.
The Governor stated this today while officially declaring open the Osun 2023 trade fair organised by the Osun Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OSUCCIMA) in collaboration with the State Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Cooperatives and Empowerment.
The Governor, who was represented at the event by Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, Secretary to the State Government, stated that the administration is putting policies in place to make the State more viable, prosperous, and sustainable.
He claimed that actions are already being done to pave the way for the growth of SME’s in the State, which will ultimately strengthen its economy.
The State’s head of government stated that the State will unquestionably join the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA), which will bring about significant benefits in terms of job creation, economic growth, and the eradication of poverty.
While commending the organisers of the fair, the Governor stressed that the fair is a major step geared towards fostering investments and business opportunities in the State, explaining that Osun is on the path to full and robust industrialization.
Speaking on the theme of the trade fair, “Leveraging on AFCFTA for Enhancing SME Growth at Sub-National Level”, Senator Adeleke said It was very apt and in tandem with the current trend in economic transactions and development.
“The fact that Trade Fairs are veritable platforms for the advancement of individual, corporate and National ingenuities can never be over- emphasised. This Trade Fair will no doubt help to showcase the economic potentials of the State from the grassroots, particularly in the area of exportable made-in Osun products”.
