Ogun East economic transformation to boost Nigeria’s growth – Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the emerging economic opportunities in Ogun East, driven by industrial expansion, airport development, road infrastructure, energy prospects and the proposed Gateway Deep Sea Port, have the potential to transform the region into a major economic hub with far-reaching benefits for Nigeria’s economy.
Abiodun said the convergence of these strategic assets would not only accelerate economic growth in Ogun State but also strengthen Nigeria’s maritime trade, industrial capacity, logistics network, employment generation and investment prospects.
The governor, who spoke during the investiture of the Commissioner for Environment, Oladimeji Oresanya, as the 19th president of Sagamu Club in Sagamu, said the region’s growing economic significance had strengthened the argument for the creation of an additional state in the area.
He urged community leaders and other stakeholders to sustain their contributions to the development of the region and work with the government to maximise the opportunities emerging from its strategic location and expanding economic infrastructure.
Abiodun said the region’s economic prospects underscored the importance of collective action in promoting sustainable development, urging community institutions to complement government initiatives through investments in education, youth empowerment and entrepreneurship.
He charged Oresanya and his executive committee to prioritise youth development, community advancement and members’ welfare, while strengthening collaboration with the state government in promoting peace, security, education and sustainable development.
The governor also urged the club to invest in the future of young people through scholarships, mentorship programmes and start-up grants for aspiring entrepreneurs, noting that sustainable economic growth required the participation of government, community institutions and responsible citizens.
In his remarks, the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, acknowledged the contributions of Sagamu Club to the socioeconomic development of Sagamu and Remoland.
