The management team of Foreign Investment Network (FIN), a London-based investment consulting and publishing company, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, at the Oke Mosan Government House in Abeokuta on Friday.
During the meeting with Governor Abiodun and his cabinet, the FIN delegation, including international investors, explored investment opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, and consumer goods. The discussions focused on building industries, generating jobs, and driving development across the state.
The FIN management also presented an award to the Governor, which had been conferred on him during the FIN International Award Ceremony held at the Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 9 April 2025. Governor Abiodun had missed the ceremony due to important state engagements in France. While presenting the Distinguished FIN Visionary Leadership Award, the Chairperson of FIN, HE Dr. Olayinka Fayomi, commended the Governor’s efforts in creating an investment-friendly environment and attracting both local and foreign investors.
Fayomi stated, “Investors outside are noting what Ogun is doing, especially in health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure. The governor has made the state a significant business destination. We are attending a business summit in Oman, where we will present the business opportunities that exist in Ogun State.”
Governor Abiodun, in his remarks, highlighted Ogun State’s population advantage and abundant natural resources, noting that Ogun, the gateway state, is strategically positioned to benefit from its proximity to Lagos (Nigeria’s key industrial hub) and for serving as a bridge to other parts of Nigeria and neighbouring countries. He revealed several initiatives underway, including plans for a dry port, the establishment of solar energy manufacturing plants, and offering industries in the state the most affordable electricity tariffs in the country.
The Governor thanked the FIN delegation for their support and pledged that FIN would be actively involved in organising the upcoming State Economic Summit. He also encouraged investors to seize opportunities available across agriculture, technology, power generation, manufacturing, renewable energy, and other sectors.
Top Ogun State officials present include Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State; Dr Oluwatoyin Taiwo, Chief of Staff to the Governor; Mr. Adebola Sofela, Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment; and Engr. Ade Olayinka Akinsanya, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, among other officials, and a team of journalists, including Ms. Juliana Olayinka from Channels Television.
The FIN delegation included HE Dr Olayinka Fayomi, FIN Chairperson; Mr Chimezie Prince Ochionuoha, Chief Editor of FIN Media and Project Leader; Mr. Jiwat Lalwani, a foreign investor and businessman; Mr Eric Stambler, FIN Associate; Mr. Mr Ahabue Anthony Borha, a foreign investment expert; Mr. Lovish Chugh, FIN Associate; and Mr. Ajakore Babatunde, Assistant to the FIN Chairperson.
The meeting was rounded off with an exchange of gifts and a photo session, with both parties expressing their commitment to collaborate in order to attract more investors to Ogun State.
Below are photos from the meeting:
