Oyebanji to attend African Sub-sovereign Governments Network Conference in Egypt

Adebayo Adenrele



Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State will on Monday, travel to Egypt for 2023 Conference of the African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network, scheduled for Tuesday in Al Manara, Cairo.

The Conference, according to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, is aimed at increasing collaboration to promote trade, development and investment initiatives within the context of AfCFTA.

The conference, which is organized by Afreximbank and the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) with the theme: “Accelerating AfCFTA Implementation: Unlocking Trade & Investment Opportunities for African Sub-Sovereign Governments”, would be of immense benefit to Ekiti State which recently got a free trade zone status for its Knowledge Zone.

Oyebanji’s attendance will facilitate more investment opportunities for Ekiti State as the programme offers networking and deal making opportunities among participating states, regions and nations.

The Governor will be accompanied on the trip by the Commissioner for Investment, Trade and Industry, Tayo Adeola; Commissioner for Finance, Akintunde Oyebode; and Director- General, Ekiti State Development and Investment Promotion Agency ( EKDIPA), Lolade Oke-Olutola.