Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, says his second term will be for the creation of jobs through industrialisation, entrepreneurship development, seaport and Bitumen exploration.
Akeredolu made this known on Thursday while speaking at an interactive session with the members of the Youth and Students Mobilisation of his campaign organisation at the International Event Center, Akure.
He said the moribund OluwaGlass, Igbokoda in Ilaje local government area of the state, has been resuscitated, stating that the investor the state government is partnering with has paid the first instalment of the funds needed to turn factory to the status of its founding fathers.
“When I was sworn in 2017, the first executive bill I sent to the Ondo State House of Assembly was the establishment of Ondo State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA) to see to the policy of investment promotion, business development and wealth creation in our state,” Akeredolu said.
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“Today, through ONDIPA, Ondo has moved from number 34 to number 16 in the ease of doing business in Nigeria. By the grace of Almighty God, the Ore Industrial Park is a creation of ONDIPA under the leadership of Boye Oyewumi.
“I am pleased inform this gathering that through the efforts of ONDIPA, the moribund OluwaGlass at Igbokaoda is back. The Investor has paid full installments of the company, by the grace of God, the reconstruction of the firm will start within the next few months.
“Therefore, as ONDIPA is working on investment drive and business development, what we will be doing in our second term is to establish the Ondo State Youth Entrepreneurs Agency to help raise young entrepreneurs who will create jobs for graduates. We can not afford to remain a civil service State because the syatem is overbloated.
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“Youth are the future of tomorrow, it is important that we invest greatly in them. Leadership is not exclusive to governance alone, so when they say leaders of tomorrow, it’s not about politics alone. You can be leaders in the Agricultural sector, in entrepreneurship, in entertainment etc.
“Let me say very pointedly that I am coming back to ensure that the dream of Ondo State to have a sea port becomes a reality. I am seeking reelection to build an Ondo State that will create jobs through industrialisation, entrepreneurship development, sea port and Bitumen exploration.
“I am also working very hard to ensure that the Akure Airport is upgraded to an international airport. We can, yes, we can.”
In his remarks, Akinrinsola Odunayo, chairman, Youth and Students Mobilization Committee of the Akeredolu/Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation, charged students across the state to vote massively for Akeredolu so that he can consolidate his plans on wealth creation.
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