Departs for US
By Ologeh Joseph Chibu
The US-Africa Business Summit organised by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), in Dallas, Texas has invited Ekiti State Governor, Mr Abiodun Oyebanji to attend an investment opportunity Forum.
It holds between May 6th to 9th.
Oyebanji left the country at the weekend to the United States of America.
During the visit, he will meet several investors expected to focus on Ekiti business investment opportunities.
The summit, with theme: “US-Africa Business: Partnering for Sustainable Success”, is a platform for collaboration on trade, investment and innovation among Heads of national and sub-national governments; financial institutions, investors, agencies and institutions.
Governor Oyebanji will also participate in the nineteenth session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19), holding at the UN Headquarters in New York, a statement by the Special Adviser (Media) Mr Yinka Oyebode made available to Irohinoodua said.
The Governor will take part in the Forum’s policy sessions on implementation of the UN Strategic Plan for Forests (UNSPF) alongside other invited Heads of states, senior officials of government, private sectors and stakeholders.
Before returning to Nigeria, the Governor will also hold discussions with critical stakeholders and business leaders in the US in furtherance of the shared prosperity agenda of the administration.
