Politics

Osun, Canada Tighten Bilateral Ties

By Web News 405

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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Tourism

Osun, Canada Parley on Tourism

By Web News 387

By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo

Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, James Christoff, says he is impressed with the focus and performance of the Governor Ademola Adeleke led Osun State Government.

The High Commissioner who is on a visit to the historic and tourist centres in Osun stated this during his visit to the Governor at his Office in Abere, Osun state.

Mr. Christoff who spoke on how Canada can support Osun on Culture, Tourism, Global Investment and mining stressed that the framework for a beneficial relationship between Canada Government and Osun would be worked on.

He said, in the area of mining, Governor Adeleke should be commended for the improvement made on mining regulations and also for its effort on Climate Change adding that other states in Nigeria are looking to emulate Osun in that regard.

Speaking on behalf of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi urged the High Commissioner and his team to ensure that the relationship that is about to be created is not left to be rotten away but to be built upon such that results are seen in terms of partnership and collaboration between Osun state government and Canadian Government.

The Governor added that the doors of Osun state government is open to global investors for collaborations and partnerships stressing that a fair and leveled play ground as well as adequate security will be provided.

Earlier at the meeting, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism- Mr. Abiodun Ojo, Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Tola Faseru; Commissioner for Innovation, Science, Communication and Technology, Mr. Maruff Ayofe; Special Adviser Global Investment to the Governor, Mr. Yemi Owolade and Special Adviser to the Governor on Mining and Mineral Resources, Professor Lukman Jimoda had made series of presentations to detail the areas of opportunity for investment in Osun state.

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