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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
Governor Ademola Adeleke has said his dream is to move Osun State’s economy from its civil service status to a modern agro-industrial based, creative industry focussed economy.
In his New Year message, Adeleke vowed to refocus attention on cushioning current economic hardship while at the same time building the state’s economic base.
He expressed optimism that the plans are achievable as already demonstrated in the past year.
Governor Adeleke who reeled out his achievement in the last year restated his commitment towards completing the multi-billion naira infrastructure plan without borrowing a kobo.
“Our dream is for an Osun economy that gradually moves away from its civil service status to a modern agro-industrial based, creative industry focussed economy. Such diversification with a functioning cargo/commercial airport will grow Osun as an export-oriented economy as well as a global tourist destination being the host of important Yoruba cultural assets.
“For the infra upgrade, we are convinced that the state economy cannot attract the required investment to realize its industrial potential unless the problem of infrastructure deficit is addressed. Hence, we have started the implementation of the multi-billion naira infra plan that I launched a few months ago.
“For economic diversification, we are growing the creative industry; we are opening up the industrial sector; we are attracting investors in key sectors; and we are re-skilling our youth through the soon-to-be-unveiled Imole Youth Corps
“Our dream is for an Osun economy that gradually moves away from its civil service status to a modern agro-industrial based, creative industry focussed economy. Such diversification with a functioning cargo/commercial airport will grow Osun as an export-oriented economy as well as a global tourist destination being the host of important Yoruba cultural assets,” Adeleke said.
