Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde assures investors of a secure environment in an interview with CNBC Africa. Emphasizing the state’s safety, he highlights infrastructure development, mineral deposits, and tourism as key advantages.
The governor announces an agreement with AFREXIMBank and Access Bank for a N500 billion facility, earmarked for infrastructure development.
Makinde invites investors to explore opportunities in agribusiness, tourism, and mining, citing Oyo State’s vast landmass.
He expresses excitement about AFREXIM Bank’s direct engagement with sub-nationals, emphasizing ongoing infrastructure projects and the state’s commitment to sustainable development beyond 2027.
Makinde adds that the state’s administration has achieved over 80 percent of its vision outlined in the roadmap for accelerated development, 2019-2023.
He states that people can track the government’s achievements between now and 2027 through the roadmap for sustainable development, 2023-2027.
As the state approaches 2027, Makinde indicates that the administration will produce a long-term document on the sustainable development of the state beyond that year.
