The British High Commission, Lagos Nigeria has vowed to play major roles in the forthcoming Osun Industrial Investment Summit, slated for 10th to 14th September 2024, in Osogbo, Osun State Capital.
This was part of the discussion with the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo at the Commission’s Victoria Island residence, recently.
The British High Commission led by its Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Jonny Baxter who received Rev. Jenyo in his residence, advised the organizers to allow the existing industries in the State to testify about the infrastructure, amenities and other potentials of the Osun, which can attract investors, across the globe, during the Summit.
Mr. Baxter also admonished that the Summit planners should make contact with the Nigerian Ambassador in London to examine ways by which a solid business partnership can be established in Britain.
The British Deputy High Commissioner also promised to hold a follow-up meeting with the Osun State Governor, Sen. (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke in Osogbo, come October 2024, to evaluate the outcome of the Summit and discuss further on his efforts to industrialize Osun State.
In his comments, Rev. Jenyo who enumerated some of the efforts of the State Government to host a resounding Industrial Investment Summit, stated that arrangements have been made to create a meeting point for business leaders across the globe, who will share their wealth of experience and expertise for mutual benefits of diverse investors and the State.
“The Summit will feature key world leaders who have graciously accepted to share their experiences and contribute to our industrial development efforts to accelerate the State’s industrial growth”, he added.
Also at the meeting from the British High Commission team was the Country Director, Department for Business and Trade, Mr. Mark Smithson, Deputy Country Director/Investment Officer, Ms. Morayo Adekunle and the Senior Political Adviser, Mr. Wale Adebajo.
