Osun Trade Fair 2021; Governor Oyetola set to host the business world as he declares it open tomorrow

Ademiotan Adegbulugbe.

All Is now set tomorrow for the  formal commencement of the first ever Agricultural  and Mineral resources trade fair tagged "Aje Lawa"as the state governor Mr Adegboyega Oyetola declares it open amidst pomp and ceremonies .

     Though it commenced yesterday on a prayerful note where the affairs of the 13 day fair were first put before God with an inter denominational prayer session by both Christians and Islamic clerics, the grand opening ceremony tomorrow will afford the state  Chief Executive,Mr Adegboyega Oyetola the opportunity to highlight before the business world  what nature has endowed Osun with in the area of Agricultural and Mineral resources which abound in Osun.

     Already ,Aje international trade fair complex,Ido Osun where the trade fair will hold has started wearing a business look as both local and foreign investors have started exhibiting their goods, products and services.

     With the theme ; * stimulating value addition through digital economy for Nigeria's sustainable development* ,the trade fair, according to the Commissioner for Commerce Industry,Cooperatives and empowerment,Dr Bode Olaonipekun while speaking during the prayer session said it  will be another veritable opportunity for Osun to maximize the many business opportunities which abound but yet to be fully tapped to a logical conclusion. 

      With a declaration that all arrangements have been concluded to host both foreign and local investors from different parts of the world ,Dr Olaonipekun told the gathering of both Muslim and Islamic clerics that the attendant advantages of the fair before,during and after it can best be imagined than explained because it will promote  both economic and social activities of Osun beyond the realm of imagination of investors and would be investors .

  With an assurance of a 24 hour maximum security for both local and foreign investors who will make Osun a place to be for 13 days, the commissioner ,however, urged residents of Ido Osun and the state in general to accord the  investors maximum support and cooperation in line with the Omoluabi ethos of the state .

       Also in his key note address during the prayer session ,the president ,the President,Osun chamber of commerce industries,Mines and Agriculture,Elder Bisi Makanjuola congratulated the governor, the government and people of the state for the opportunity to host the trade fair .

     Elder Makanjuola who was extremely grateful to the Oyetola led administration for giving it  the necessary support and backing said when completed Osun will continue to attract business proficiency and recognition  in both local and international arena especially  for its agricultural and mineral resources.

     In collaboration with the state government of Osun ,the  Osun chamber of commerce, industries Mines and Agriculture  and BTG Africa , the venue of the fair at Ido Osun is already wearing a business look as both   local and international investors started having their goods ,products and services on display  at their individual and corporate stands.

      In his royal message,the Olojudo Alayemore of Ido Osun,Oba Aderemi Adedapo thanked governor Adegboyega Oyetola for the mother of all supports accorded the trade fair  to be hosted in his Ido Osun domain.

    The royal father prayed for the peaceful and successful hosting of the fair in his domain .

      On the part of the natives of Ido Osun and the people of the state in general,findings revealed that they are looking forward to a 13 day action packed business of buying and selling especially in the area of Agricultural and mineral resources ever witnessed in the 30 year old Osun.