By John Dike, Osogbo
Osun State Government has intensified efforts to attract foreign direct investment as part of its broader agenda to diversify the state’s economy and drive sustainable growth across critical sectors.
Governor Ademola Adeleke disclosed this while receiving delegations of investors from Hejia Group, China, and Green Apple Holding from Hong Kong, during a strategic investment engagement held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo.
The visit aimed at exploring investment opportunities in key sectors, including renewable energy, affordable housing, mobility, and light manufacturing, in line with the state government’s economic diversification blueprint.
Speaking on behalf of the Governor, the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Dr. Bunmi Jenyo, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to attracting credible investors and positioning Osun as a preferred investment destination.
He expressed appreciation to Governor Adeleke for entrusting him with the leadership of the state’s investment initiative, noting that the government has continued to provide an enabling environment for businesses through investor-friendly policies, infrastructural development, and openness to Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).
Also, he commended the facilitator of the investment visit for linking the investors with the Osun State Government, describing the engagement as a significant step toward unlocking new economic opportunities for the state.
Assuring the investors of full government support, Jenyo formally welcomed the Hejia Group delegation to Osun State and encouraged them to visit designated investment sites across the state to better appreciate the prospects available in the identified sectors.
Also speaking, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Otunba Tola Faseru, made a detailed presentation on investment opportunities within the agricultural sector.
He highlighted the state’s drive toward commercial farming, agro-processing, mechanisation, storage, and value-chain development, all aimed at boosting food security and job creation.
Representatives from the Ministries of Commerce and Industry, Energy, Transportation, Agriculture, and Lands and Physical Planning also made separate presentations, outlining priority projects and investment initiatives.
These presentations focused on renewable energy development, modern transportation systems, and land availability with proper documentation to support large-scale investments.
In attendance were commissioners and top officials from relevant ministries and agencies critical to the successful implementation of the proposed investments. These included the Commissioners for Energy, Hon. Festus Adeyemo; Lands and Physical Planning, Hon. George Alabi; and Transportation, Hon. Sesan Oyedele.
The Hejia Group delegation commended the State Government for its coordinated and deliberate investment drive, describing the state’s economic vision and investor-friendly policies as encouraging and forward-looking.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Ying Wang noted that the clarity of Osun State’s development agenda and the government’s commitment to creating an enabling business environment were key factors influencing their interest in the state.
Traditional rulers present at the event included the Oludo of Ido-Osun, Oba Olayinka Ishola Oyetunde Jokotola; and the Alabere of Abere, Oba Mutalib Adelakin Adefemi, alongside senior government officials from relevant ministries.
