The Odu’a Investment Company Limited on Monday described the entrance of Lagos into the Group as courageous, expressing confidence that it will engender a positive impact on the socio-economic development and advancement of the South West geo-political zone based on its commercial enterprise and uncommon resilience and resourcefulness.
Bello lauded the Governor for seeing through the Lagos State membership of Odu’a with the epoch making signing of the Share Purchase Agreement in March 2018, saying that it was indeed a soothing reunion with Lagos joining forces with the other five South West States which would have significant economic benefits for the region on the long run.
The Odu’a chief commended Governor Ambode for his landmark achievements, adding that the Group will continue to explore for collaboration opportunities including the Lagos State Embedded Power Supply Act structured to guarantee 24-hour power supply for the State, Rice Mill at Imota as well as numerous investment opportunities created by his administration.
In his response, Governor Ambode said that the desire to see the total economic integration of the south west region propelled his administration to join the Group, saying that it would be a win-win situation for not just every State in the zone but also the nation at large.