By John Dike, Osogbo
Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making his state a competitive and investor-friendly destination with the launch of Osun State Investment Brochure.
He unveiled the brochure on Thursday at the Government House Banquet Hall, Osogbo, as part of efforts to attract local and foreign investments and drive sustainable economic growth in the state.
Adeleke described the brochure as a strategic document designed to open Osun State to investment, innovation and long-term economic development, noting that his administration has consistently pursued an investment-driven agenda since assuming office.
He said sustainable growth, job creation and shared prosperity could only be achieved through strong partnerships between government and the private sector.
The governor disclosed that his administration recently hosted a high-level delegation of investors from Mainland China and Hong Kong, alongside the Owa of Ijeshaland, where discussions focused on industrial development in sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, mining and infrastructure.
He also highlighted the Osun State Dinner and Industrial Investment Roundtable, which brought together investors, policymakers, industry leaders and development partners to engage on investment opportunities, incentives and partnerships available in the state.
According to Adeleke, the state’s “Invest in Osun” initiative has continued to promote Osun locally and internationally, with the aim of attracting credible investors and positioning the state as a hub of opportunity.
The governor explained that the investment brochure, developed under the coordination of the Osun State Investment Promotion Agency (OSIPA), outlines structured investment opportunities across priority sectors including agriculture, solid minerals, tourism, hospitality, infrastructure, manufacturing, renewable energy, healthcare, education and the creative economy.
He said Osun State is endowed with fertile land, abundant mineral resources, a strategic location, a youthful workforce and a peaceful business environment, adding that deliberate steps have been taken to improve the ease of doing business.
These steps, he noted, include the establishment of a one-stop investment shop at the OSIPA building to simplify processes, strengthen institutions and protect investors.
Adeleke assured investors, both within Nigeria and in the diaspora, of policy consistency, government support and investment security in Osun State.
“In Osun State, investors are not just welcomed; they are valued partners in progress,” he said.
He commended the management of OSIPA, led by the agency’s Special Adviser, Hon. Felix Olatunji, for producing the investment brochure, describing it as a clear statement of the state’s readiness to engage and partner with investors.
The governor also acknowledged the role of the media in projecting Osun State as a credible investment destination.
Adeleke urged investors and development partners to explore the opportunities presented in the brochure and work with OSIPA to become part of the state’s growth story, stressing that collaboration would help unlock Osun’s economic potential, create jobs and secure a prosperous future for its people.
