By Nosakhare Agbonigiarhuoyi
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has again wooed investors to take advantage of the viable investment opportunities in the State.
He made the call on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, during the Cocktail Party of the 26th Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers in Benin City, with the theme: “The Capital Market and Agricultural Development in Nigeria: Issues and the way Forward.”
The Governor who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Osaigbovo Iyoha, called for a collective effort to build a formidable institute to strengthen both local and international stock markets, and to review crucial policies and agenda to achieve economic prosperity in the State.
Obaseki said: “I am specifically glad to be hosting you today; as it affords us the opportunity as a government to showcase the potential in various sectors of Edo’s economy to investors, including promising areas such as agriculture, technology, film and entertainment, arts and culture amongst others.
“As a stockbroker, I believe this dinner and the conference will serve as another fine platform to showcase Edo to the rest of the world; attract local and international investors to the State, in line with our administration’s vision of attaining a modern and prosperous Edo.”
On his part, the Institute’s President and Chairman of Council, Mr. Oluwole Ololade Adeosun, FCS, described the conference as an avenue to promote trade relationships within and beyond Edo State.
He expressed appreciation to the Edo State government for the collaboration and enabling environment it has granted Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc. and Presco Plc. to thrive.
Mr. Oluwole said: “Please, let us develop more of Okomu oil and Presco in this State; and we assure you that the capital market will support you.
“We can provide the funding; the support to enable them to upscale, to quadruple their capacity to ensure that Nigeria becomes the leader again in agricultural products relating to oil palm.”
The conference is scheduled to end September 10, 2022 at Horatio Event Hall, Okada Avenue, Edo Hotel Compound, Benin City.
