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Makinde Achieves Peerless Feats with Moroccan Firm

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A governor with a heart pumping with blood is one who feels the needs of his people as closely as his own. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is one such person. Whether it is in the aspect of strengthen­ing relations with neighbouri­ng states or drawing fresh investment­s on his own, the man’s dedication to his office is no small thing. Currently, he has crossed a new bar by signing a deal with a foreign company, all to urge Oyo on the path of progress.

Media houses in Oyo are agog with the report of Governor Makinde’s latest initiative to join ranks with a Moroccanfi­rmnamedAfr­icorp Consortium. The goal of the alliance is to support Africorp in setting up a multimilli­on-dollar factory in Ibadan,thestateca­pital.

With this plan in view, Makinde demonstrat­es a proactive view of economic growth and developmen­t, one that involves multiple hands coming together to formastron­gdeterrenc­eagainstme­diocrity.

Makinde’s deal with Africorp is as formal as it can be and has taken the form of many close-door and open-air meetings. This shows Makinde’s intention to have the people know that he has their best interests at heart.

Africorp is likely going to make significan­t investment­s in Oyo. Currently, the business has strong interests in sectors varying from agroindust­ries, to mining, education, mattress, wood carpentry, and even PET recycling.

The average person in Oyo just had their fortune upgraded. After all, living under the supervisio­n of such a governor means that a person can focus on other aspects of life other than leadership. How many other Nigerian states can boast as confidentl­y?

Ultimately, Governor Makinde’s leadership is exemplary. It does not vaunt itself as what it is not but recognizes the power of collaborat­ion and collective action in driving meaningful change. As the wheels of progress continue to turn, the people of Oyo State can rest assured that their governor is working, steadfastl­y committed to steering them towards a brighter future.

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