The long-awaited dream of the Ajegunle Tradesmen and Artisans Association of Osun State has come to reality as the State Government, led by Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the association in Osogbo on Monday.
The Trustees of the Association led by Alhaji Kamorudeen Adesina has approached the Osun State Government, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for the release of 7.3 hectares of land from the Living Spring Free Trade Zone, for the purpose of operating its entire business projects.
According to the Trustees, the Ajegunle International Automobile Spare Parts Village will cater for the automobile needs of its clients, not only in Osun State but also the entire Country and Africa in general.
The Village will also lead to the economic empowerment of the people of the State, stimulation of employment opportunities and skills acquisition.
It also involves building a training centre for specialists, hotel construction, which will serve the convenience purpose of the entire Automobile Village as well as future establishment of vehicle assembly plants.
Signing the MoU on behalf of the State Government, the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Dr. Bunmi Jenyo stated that Governor Adeleke is ready to collaborate with the incorporated Trustees to fulfill their aims and objectives.
This, according to him culminated in the relentless steps of Governor Adeleke’s administration to provide enabling environment for businesses to thrive, create employment opportunities, business growth and human development, with a view to industrialize the State.
Recall that the former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola backed out from Ajegunle’s collaboration, after he lost his reelection bid in 2022.
Appreciating Governor Adeleke and his team, the Chairman of the Ajegunle Tradesmen and Artisans Association, Alhaji Kamorudeen Adesina expressed happiness and fulfilment, praying fervently for the success of Mr. Governor and his team in all the strata of the economy of Osun State.
Other members of the Trustees are Adebisi Rasheed Aderemi, Adeboye Jimoh Alade, Nafiu Tijani Abimbola, Popoola Rafiu Adekunle, Ibrahim Rasaq Bamidele, Owaboye Suraj Oki and Owaboye Karim Moshood.
The MoU was signed in the Presence of the acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Rafiu Oyelowo and other members of the management.
