As part of its strategic initiatives to drive financial empowerment and boost economic development First Bank of Nigeria Ltd, the Nigeria Best banking brand is teaming up with the Oyo State Government for the State Summit scheduled to take place from Monday, April 14 to Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Ibadan Civic Center, Idi-ape, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The Summit themed “Oyo State: Right for Business” is organized to highlight the various opportunities that are abound in the state for both local and foreign investors, as well as identifying practical solutions to develop key strategies that will serve as an integrated road map to achieving the economic transformation of Oyo State through a framework of private sector partnership. The main aim of the summit is to create an enabling environment that would attract business and investment opportunities in Oyo State from stakeholders across board, and also strengthening the progressive partnership between the State Government and the private sector.
His Excellency, Senator Abiola Ajimobi the Governor of Oyo State will be on hand at the opening ceremony to declare the Summit open. Other dignitaries and discussants expected at the summit include; The South African Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr J. N. K. Mamabolo; Nigeria’s foremost businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Group Chairman FBN Holdings Plc, Dr. Oba Otudeko, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili and Mr. Bismarck Rewane.
According to the Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, FirstBank; Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney “at FirstBank, we remain committed to promoting thought leadership and driving economic development in various states of the federation. With our support of the Oyo State Summit we hope it will foster business development and enhance capacity building in the state”. she said.