Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has known as for stronger synergy between the federal government and Chambers of Commerce to make sure efficient coverage implementation and drive sustainable financial progress.
He disclosed that the state is at the moment ranked third in Nigeria’s Ease of Doing Business rating, attributing the achievement to deliberate insurance policies and sustained investments in financial infrastructure.
Speaking on Tuesday on the opening ceremony of the 2026 Oyo State International Trade Fair, themed “Trade Without Borders: Connecting Oyo Entrepreneurs to Africa’s Business Opportunities,” held on the Permanent Trade Fair Complex, Samonda, Ibadan, he urged stakeholders to take deliberate steps to maintain and leverage the achievement, noting that prosperity comes solely when obtainable alternatives are successfully harnessed.
The honest is collectively organised by the Oyo State Government and the Oyo State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OYCCIMA).
Represented by the Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, he famous that the state’s seven geopolitical zones had been interconnected, creating alternatives for financial actions and enlargement.
He additional acknowledged that Oyo State stays the one sub-national authorities in Nigeria registered as a member of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a transfer that positions the state to raised harness continental commerce alternatives.
Speaking on the theme of the commerce honest, the governor mentioned the world has grow to be a world village, making nearer collaboration amongst OYCCIMA, the West African Chamber, the Pan-African Chamber, and the World Chamber of Commerce crucial.
He pressured that OYCCIMA and the Oyo State Government are mutually dependent and should work collectively to create worth, generate employment, and assist entrepreneurs.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Olajide Okesade, who represented the Commissioner, reiterated the state authorities’s dedication to driving financial progress by collaboration, worth addition, and the promotion of regionally made merchandise, significantly within the agricultural sector.
The National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dr. Jani Ibrahim, represented by Chief Kola Akosile, described the commerce honest as an important platform for selling enterprise growth, showcasing Made-in-Nigeria services, and strengthening funding and commerce cooperation.
According to him, the theme is well timed and aligns with the targets of the AfCFTA, which supplies entry to a market of about 1.4 billion individuals with a mixed GDP of roughly $3.4 trillion.
He reaffirmed NACCIMA’s dedication to advocating insurance policies that enhance the enterprise atmosphere, assist Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and strengthen collaboration amongst authorities companies, monetary establishments, growth companions, and the personal sector.
Earlier, in his welcome deal with, the President of OYCCIMA, Mr. Niran Adewoyin, mentioned the 2026 Trade Fair displays a willpower to maneuver past typical exhibitions in the direction of financial integration, market enlargement, innovation, and sustainable prosperity.
He counseled Makinde for offering an enabling atmosphere that has allowed native industries and buyers to thrive, increase their operations, and contribute considerably to the state’s economic system.
He additionally assured members of the Chamber’s continued dedication to serving as a bridge between the federal government and the enterprise group.
In their goodwill messages, the President of the Ibadan Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (IBCCIMA), Chief Emmanuel Ogunnaike, and the Babaloja-General of Oyo State, Alhaji Yekeen Abass, urged the federal government to guard the pursuits of farmers and undertake a proactive strategy to safeguarding lives and property.
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