The Guardian (Nigeria)

Ogun State governor, Abiodun, promises commitment to Odu’a investment’s growth

Commission­s dairy farm, targets 2,000 jobs

- By Eniola Daniel

OGUN State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administra­tion was deeply committed towards the realisatio­n of the objectives of the founding- fathers of Odu’a Investment Company Limited.

The governor, who stated this during the 40th yearly general meeting of the company in Lagos State, said his administra­tion would ensure that both the economic and financial objectives of Odu’a are realised.

Chairman of the South

West Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, who commended the management for the strategies put in place for the growth of the company, said that the strategies would definitely ensure future growth, relevance and excellence to further restructur­e the company.

He said that the choice of the board members was a deliberate attempt to change the fortune of the company.

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N another developmen­t, Abiodun, has urged investors to take advantage of the conducive business environmen­t to establish their businesses in the state.

Abiodun, who spoke while inaugurati­ng the Fanmilk Danone Model Diary Farm located in Odeda Farm Institute, also reiterated the commitment of his administra­tion to increase investment in agricultur­e as a means of creating more jobs for the people of the state.

The governor said the commission­ing of the diary farm would complement the efforts of the government in developing the agricultur­e sector.

MEANWHILE, the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Emmanuelle Blatmann, said the project was a perfect commitment to passion for Public Private Partnershi­p, lauding the governor for his strong involvemen­t to ensure that the project became a reality.

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