Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti
In a bid to foster robust development in Ekiti State, the Governor of the state, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on yesterday engaged in a crucial meeting with the leadership of the Bank of Industry (BoI) Limited , led by Dr. Olasupo Olusi, in Lagos.
At the meeting held at the Head office of the Bank in Marina, Lagos, deliberations revolved around forging prospective collaborations in crucial sectors such as youth empowerment, agricultural revitalisation, women’s empowerment, and infrastructural advancement, among others.
Addressing newsmen after the strategic session, Oyebanji emphasised his unwavering commitment to engaging both governmental and non-governmental organisations and agencies in realising the developmental goals of the state.
Stressing that a strategic partnership with the BoI was crucial in actualising his administration’s shared prosperity agenda, Oyebanji expressed optimism in the anticipated outcomes of the collaborative efforts, foreseeing positive results in the near future.
“Bank of industry is very critical to our shared prosperity agenda. I can only expect a better collaboration, the critical government officials would be here to take this discussion further. I am extremely excited because of the opportunities it offers our people,” stated the governor
He lauded the bank’s management for ita array of programmes and initiatives, stressing that the people of Ekiti state were eager for increased presence of federal government agencies and development partners in the state.
Olusi, while speaking, stated that the bank is committed to the collaboration between it and Ekiti , even as he lauded Oyebanji’s development agenda for the state.
“We will ensure a stronger collaboration between Ekiti state government and Bank of Industry. For Governor Oyebanji to be here demonstrates the strong interest in developing the state. Different areas of development have been discussed and we will follow up,” Olusi added.
Present at the meeting were: The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning and Performance Management, Mr Niyi Adebayo and his Industry, Trade and Investment counterpart, Mrs Tayo Adeola as well as the management team of the bank.
