Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on the United Kingdom government and private sector to deepen subnational investments in Nigeria, particularly in Osun State, describing it as the “heartland of South Western Nigeria.”
Speaking at an investment working visit hosted at the UK House of Commons by the UK Prime Minister’s Envoy to Nigeria on Trade and Investment, Rt. Hon. Florence Eshalomi MP, Governor Adeleke emphasized the need for closer economic ties between Nigeria and the UK, especially in light of global economic uncertainties.
“The uncertainty in the global economy calls for more partnerships between and among members of the Commonwealth of Nations,” Adeleke said.
“Beyond national cooperation, we advocate stronger linkages between the British economy and subnational entities like Osun State.”
The meeting, attended by representatives from ESG Management Services UK Ltd and other private sector players, also featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on investment facilitation.
Highlighting Osun’s investment potential, Governor Adeleke pointed to key sectors including mining, agriculture, digital economy, free trade zones, and the creative industry.
He noted that Osun offers a peaceful environment, a highly trained workforce, and an investor-friendly system, including a 45-day window for processing Certificates of Occupancy and a unified tax regime to eliminate multiple taxation.
“Above all, we have a strict system for the protection of investments and investors, alongside a vibrant business community under the Osun State Chamber of Commerce,” he added.
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