Adebayo Adenrele
In a bid to foster robust development in Ekiti State, the Governor of the state, Biodun Oyebanji on Thursday partnered with the Bank of Industry.
At the meeting held at its Head office in Marina, Lagos, Oyebanji said their deliberations revolved around forging prospective collaborations in crucial sectors such as youth empowerment, agricultural revitalization, women’s empowerment, and infrastructural advancement.
Addressing journalists, Governor Oyebanji emphasized his unwavering commitment to engaging both governmental and non-governmental organizations and agencies in realizing the developmental goals of the state.
Stressing that a strategic partnership with the BOI is crucial in actualizing his administration’s shared prosperity agenda, the state’s helmsman expressed optimism in the anticipated outcomes of the collaborative efforts, foreseeing positive results in the near future.
According to him, “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”
Governor Oyebanji lauded the Bank of Industry management for their array of programs and initiatives, stressing that the people of Ekiti State are eager for increased presence of Federal Government agencies and development partners in the state.
The CEO of BOI, Dr Olasupo Olusi said the bank is committed collaborating with Ekiti State government and commended Oyebanji’s developmental 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”, Dr Olusi added.
Also present at the meeting by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning and Performance management, Niyi Adebayo, Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment counterpart, Tayo Adeola, as well as the management team of the bank.