China to expand business interests in Ondo

Ondo State

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Deputy Mayor of the Linyi Municipal People’s Government of Shandong City, China, Mr Sun Deshi

  • Chinese city, Linyi, eyes investments in technology, agriculture, construction
  • We are making Ondo attractive, conducive for investors – Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said his administration is committed to enhancing the existing relationship with the People’s Republic of China to boost the state’s economy.

He stated this when he received the Deputy Mayor of the Linyi Municipal People’s Government of Shandong City, China, Sun Deshi, and his team at the governor’s office in Akure.

These were in a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan.

Highlighting the mutual benefits for Nigeria and China, Aiyedatiwa noted that Ondo State is rich in natural and human resources.

He advocated an increased exchange of business ideas, particularly in technology, education, and agriculture, to help Nigeria overcome current challenges.

The Governor also affirmed the continuity of the working agreement signed by the departed Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN with the Chinese city to operate the Ondo-Linyi Industry Park in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area.

Aiyedatiwa, who promised the Chinese delegation the maximum support, stressed that his administration is making the State more attractive and conducive for investors to do business.

In his address, Deputy Mayor Sun Deshi of Linyi Municipal People’s Government expressed China’s interest in collaborating with the Ondo State Government to expand the already established companies, emphasizing China’s expertise in technology, agriculture, and construction.

Ms. Yan Yuqing, the Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, praised the Ondo State Government for establishing the Linyi Industrial Hub and its hospitality.

Ms. Yiqing promised to expedite more business opportunities in Ondo State.

Those at the meeting included the Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prince Segun Omojuwa, Commissioner for Information, Hon Wale Akinlosotu, and a facilitator of the Ondo-Linyi Industrial Hub, Chief Alex Ajipe, among others.

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