By Ireti Asemota.
Osogbo – Governor Ademola Adeleke has rolled out the red carpet for a delegation of Chinese investors, pledging full government backing to establish operations in Osun’s Free Trade Zone and emerging industrial clusters.
The assurance came during a high-profile courtesy visit by executives from Shanghai Fadewei International Trade Company Limited at the Government House on Friday, where the governor showcased the state’s investor-friendly reforms and infrastructure upgrades.
“You’ve come to the right place,” Adeleke told the group. “We’re fixing roads, bridges, schools, and utilities—because strong infrastructure drives business growth. We’ve automated tax collection, slashed red tape, and now issue Certificates of Occupancy in just 48 hours. Our ease of doing business ranking speaks for itself.”
He revealed that several investors have already broken ground in the Free Trade Zone and other hubs, urging the Chinese team to join the momentum.
Why Osun? Davido, Governance, and Ready Infrastructure
Dr. Yusuf Fadairo, speaking for the delegation, cited two surprising factors behind their interest:
- A deep admiration for global music star Davido (David Adeleke), the governor’s nephew
- Consistent reports of transparent, pro-business governance under Adeleke
“We’ve inspected the zone—utilities, access, security—all check out,” Fadairo said. “We’re ready to move as soon as regulatory approvals are finalized.”
The Chinese team includes specialists in:
- Amusement park development – Mr. Zheng Lifa
- Paint manufacturing – Mr. Zhai Yikang & Mr. Yu Lu
- Electric tricycles – Mr. Yao Weide
- Logistics – Prince Charles Ajiboye
- Engineering – Mr. Bamigboye Olabode
Foreign Investment Wave Builds Momentum
The visit follows hot on the heels of a Turkish furniture giant announcing plans to begin production in Osun, with a UK-based firm also in talks for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo, confirmed the growing buzz:
“These aren’t just promises—factories are rising. We’re creating jobs, linking local raw materials to global markets, and building a new economic identity for Osun.”
He challenged homegrown entrepreneurs to seize opportunities from the influx, promising continued policy support to fuel local-industrial synergy.
Osun: The New Investment Frontier
With automated land titles, harmonized taxes, and aggressive infrastructure renewal, Osun is fast shedding its old image. Under Adeleke, the “State of the Living Spring” is positioning itself as Southwest Nigeria’s next industrial powerhouse.
As one aide put it:
“We’re not just open for business—we’re built for it.”
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