Osun, Canada Tighten Bilateral Ties

By Funmi Ojo 

The Osun State Government and Canadian High Commission has consolidated economic partnership with a follow up bilateral talks between Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Canadian top diplomats in Lagos.

Governor Ademola Adeleke who led some government officials including the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to fostering a conducive environment for businesses to thrive in Osun.

He pointed out that he has made a remarkable progress within his 10 months in office, including blocking revenue leakages, maintaining transparency, and practicing a government-citizens relationship.

Governor Adeleke explained that his visit was designed to reinforce conclusions reached during the High Commissioner’s visit to Osun State  and to brainstorm on his upcoming trip to Canada to meet Canadian sectoral investors.

“I also highlighted Osun’s strategic location in the Southwest, which facilitates the movement of agricultural produce”, the Governor was quoted as saying, adding that “our plans for a cargo airport, the presence of a sub-power station that will be a major benefit to be a manufacturing hub with the right investments, a free trade zone, and an economic zone.

Governor Adeleke assured the High Commissioner of the state government dedication to providing investors with a secure and supportive atmosphere for their ventures to flourish.

In a remark, the High Commissioner, James Christoff reiterated his earlier assurance of the Canadian government to deepen economic partnership with subnational entities across Nigeria and Africa.

The delegation was received by the High Commissioner, James Christoff, Deputy C.J. Scott, and their team in the trade and political section.

Recall that the Canadian High Commissioner, James Christoff had led his team at High Commission to Osun state five weeks ago during which sectoral teams of the Osun state government made presentations on potential partnership and collaboration between the state and Canada.

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