Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, said his administration will continue to leverage on technology to improve the economic parameters of the state.
He also said his government, upon realising the importance of technology, was quick to understand the need to develop and leverage on digital resources.
Abiodun made this known in Lagos State on Tuesday during the launch of a book, entitled: “The Transformational Leader (The journey of a Tech Bro turned Bank CEO), written by Ademola Adebise, the immediate past managing director of Wema Bank.
He said: “At the inception of our administration in 2019, we were quick to brace up to the fact that developing and leveraging on digital resources would provide us with a sure way to harness a globally competitive citizenry and the economy of our dear state.
“We identified the fact that businesses cannot survive in the 21st century without innovation and creative content since all activities undertaken in the business sector are linked to Information Technology.
“In Ogun State, our administration has continued to raise the bar on all economic parameters. It is no gain saying that uniqueness and competitive advantage of Ogun State as a Gateway to Nigeria’s prosperity, especially with the largest concentration of industries in Nigeria, our strategic location, human and natural resources and proximity to Lagos State have positioned our state as the investor’s destination of choice.”
The governor said the launch of the book encapsulates the journey of Adebise as chief executive officer/managing directorof Wema Bank, adding that the book also illustrates the challenges he overcame as well as the successes achieved.
Governor Abiodun said the values of integrity, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence are testaments to the values that have guided Adebise all through his life.
He described the author as an astute banking administrator with a legacy of innovation.
“Demola was an accomplished programer and systems analyst, an astute banking administrator with a legacy of innovation and it is for this reason this book we are launching today is very note worthy,” he said.
He commended Adebise for consistently steering Wema Bank on a trajectory growth and profitability between 2019 and 2023, even as he acknowledged him for been part of the leadership team that launched the ‘Alat’ app which has grown to become a foremost digital financial services platform in the country with over 1.3 million users.
Also present on the occasion were the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Abimbola Saliu-Hundeyin, who represented Governor Babajide Sanwoolu, the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, who represented Governor Seyi Makinde, the Chief Executive Officer, Elizade Motors and Chairman on the occasion, Micheal Ade Ojo and the Managing Director, Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, among others.