Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo
The Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday inaugurated the construction work of a juice production company at the Omoluabi Free Trade Zone, Osogbo.
The company is owned by Collins Crown Limited.
This is just as the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving business and eliminate bottlenecks that can discourage investors.
The construction of the industry is one of the positive outcomes of the government’s determination to advance the State’s economy through sustainable Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement.
Speaking at the occasion, Governor Oyetola said the citing of the juice production company in Osogbo was apt, as the State is economically endowed with great potential for fruits harvest.
He added that the administration was poised to harness Osun’s potential in all sectors for maximum socio-economic gains.
He further noted that the construction of the company was in line with the administration’s commitment to ensuring that the massive investment opportunities available in the state are taken advantage of by wise investors.
The Governor added that the new company would open window of employment opportunities for the teeming citizens particularly the unemployed youths.
Speaking further, Oyetola said “As you know, our administration runs with a conviction that building the Osun of our dream requires that we have an economy that is revitalised on account of the volume of economic activities that it encourages. This will create wealth and meaningfully engage our unemployed youths.
“Working with the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Cooperatives, the Agency is to ensure that we work hard at improving our ease of doing business and eliminate identifiable bottlenecks that can frustrate investors.
“The fact that this event is holding at the Free Trade Zone again amply demonstrates our commitment to helping businesses engage in their entrepreneurial activities unhindered.
“I assure you that we will continue to work with you and the organised private sector to ensure that your investment experience is truly rewarding,” Oyetola added.
Earlier, the State Commissioner for Commerce, Industry, Cooperatives and Empowerment, Dr. Bode Olaonipekun, said the establishment of the juice industry would break the jinx of reviving the moribund free trade zone to maximum capacity.
He assured of the government’s utmost support to ensure the success of the project as the ministry would continue to provide enabling environment for investments to thrive.