Osun govt unveils portal to enhance direct investment

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –

The Osun State Government has launched an investment portal aimed at boosting economic opportunities and making the state more attractive to local and foreign investors.

The platform, invest.osunstate.gov.ng, was introduced by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration as part of efforts to improve the ease of doing business and eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks in the state.

In a statement, the Commissioner for Information and Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, said the portal will serve as a one-stop digital gateway where investors can access information on business opportunities, sector profiles, incentives, and step-by-step guidance on establishing enterprises in Osun.

The statement also noted that the portal complements the Governor’s flagship ease-of-doing-business initiatives, including the Certificate of Occupancy in 45 Days (CofoIn45Days) programme and the Harmonized Bill, both designed to cut red tape, improve transparency, and position Osun as one of the most investor-friendly states in Nigeria.

Speaking at the launch, Governor Ademola Adeleke said his administration is committed to institutionalizing a transparent and investor-friendly environment.

“My administration is institutionalizing ease of doing business in Osun. The investment portal gives every investor a single, trusted entry point with clear guidance, firm timelines, and direct government support. Backed by our CofoIn45Days programme and the Harmonized Bill, we are cutting red tape, lowering costs, and making approvals transparent and trackable. We welcome investors to a state where processes are predictable, rights are protected, and growth is shared,” Adeleke said.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Osun State Investment Promotion Agency (OSIPA) in collaboration with the Office of the Special Adviser on Innovation, Science, Technology, and Digital Economy, offers sector-based investor guides covering agriculture, mining, tourism, manufacturing, ICT, and trade. It also provides support services on land acquisition, tax incentives, permits, and licensing through a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for investors to connect with opportunities and resources.

The state government expressed confidence that with the platform, Osun will showcase its strategic location, reliable infrastructure, abundant resources, skilled workforce, and investor-focused policies — positioning the state as a hub for trade, industry, and innovation in Nigeria and West Africa.