Promises to transform state into economic hub
Ondo State Government has said that over 200 investors will, in a few days, storm the state ahead of the global entrepreneurship festival scheduled to be held in Akure, the state capital.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Summy Smart, who disclosed that over 5,000 participants are being expected, said that the hosting of the festival in the state was designed to turn Akure, the state capital, into an economic hub.
According to Smart, who is the project lead, the event, which is the world’s largest entrepreneurship-focused event, will feature renowned entrepreneurs, investors, tech innovators, and policymakers from November 22-24, 2024.
He maintained that the festival is poised to place the state on the global map of innovation and entrepreneurship, showcasing its potential under the current administration.
The governor’s aide noted that the event marks a milestone as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa becomes the first governor to host the festival, adding that “this event will generate significant revenue for the state and position it as a hub for entrepreneurship.
On his part, Commissioner for Information, Wale Akinlosotu, described the event as transformative, lauding Aiyedatiwa’s dedication to fostering entrepreneurship and youth development.
He said: “This is a proud moment for Ondo State under the exceptional leadership of Aiyedatiwa.” Director of Business Development at ONDIPA, Femi Akarakiri, who commended the governor for keeping the festival free of political undertones, predicted that the state could become Nigeria’s economic hub within the next two decades.
