The Osun State Ministry of Federal Affairs, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recently hosted over 32 ambassadors and diplomats from various countries to discuss the state’s agricultural potential and attract foreign investment. The meeting, held in Abuja, highlighted Osun State’s readiness to become a hub for agricultural investment under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Plans for Agricultural Investment Conference
The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Tola Faseru, announced plans to host an Agricultural Investment Conference in April 2025. This initiative aligns with the Adeleke administration’s goal of unlocking opportunities in the agricultural sector. Faseru emphasized that the state government has secured partnerships with ambassadors from 32 countries, paving the way for increased foreign investment.
“We are committed to creating an enabling environment for investors to thrive,” Faseru stated. He outlined the government’s efforts to address challenges that have previously deterred investors, including infrastructure deficits and policy bottlenecks.
Osun: An Agricultural Hub
Senator Lere Oyewumi, a principal officer in the Nigerian Senate, assured potential investors of Osun State’s readiness to support their ventures. “Osun is an agricultural hub in southwestern Nigeria, with a high ease-of-doing-business rating, a positive investment climate, and policies promoting agro-industrialization,” he said. “We have tackled our infrastructure deficits and established functioning free trade zones. Osun is open for business.”
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Oyewumi also conveyed Governor Adeleke’s willingness to welcome investors to the state, stressing the importance of collaboration. “We acknowledge that we cannot achieve our goals alone, which is why we are inviting participants from around the world to join us at the Agriculture Investment Conference – Osun 2025,” he added.
Diplomatic Support
The ambassadors in attendance, including the Tunisian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohsen Anlit, and the Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Miriam Morales, expressed their commitment to supporting the initiative. They unanimously agreed to visit Osun State and encourage private sector investors and their respective governments to participate in the conference.
Next Steps
Ambassador Bolaji Akinremi, the Director of Economy, Trade, and Investment at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mrs. Adenike Adeleke, Osun State Commissioner for Federal Affairs, confirmed that official invitations would be sent to members of the diplomatic missions in Nigeria. These invitations will be facilitated through the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Osun State Ministry of Federal Affairs, setting the stage for a fruitful collaboration between the state and international investors.
