…Prioritizes security, agric, others
Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba
Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, on Thursday, met with top business executives from the Netherlands.
The meeting, which held at Omole Phase 2, Lagos residence of the Aareonakakanfo, was the second with foreign investors in three months.
Iba Adams had earlier met with investors from Thailand
The meetings, according to him, were aimed at engendering national growth and development.
Speaking in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Aderemi, shortly after the meeting, Iba Adams restated the need for the Federal Government to create enabling environment for foreign investors.
He stated that the crux of the meeting with the foreign investors was to combat the spate of insecurity in the country by using technology-driven initiative, to focus more on improving agriculture and food production strategies as well as evolving high tech mechanisms geared towards improving the nation’s economy.
“The meeting with the business investors from the Netherland was fruitful because we were able to discuss pertinent sundry Issues revolving around security, agriculture and information technology.
“We also focused on creating a business synergy that allows the Netherland investors to build on the huge potentials of Nigeria in tourism, sports and arts.
“And I am happy they are keen in developing a business roadmap that will engender national growth and development.
“So, our meeting was in thevnational interest and I am optimistic that our friends from the Netherland will explore the Nigerian market and bring about a new change in all sectors of our economy.
Speaking earlier, the Netherlands Director of State Security Mr.Niels Ducaat, said with the evolution of modern technology, Nigeria has no reason to suffer prolonged insecurity, adding that issues of security are key to every nation’s development.
Also, Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on External Relations and Diaspora Affairs,Dr. Sunny Ofehe, explained the need to promote international business relationship between Nigeria and the Netherlands.
“With the meeting held with the Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land,I am of the view that Nigeria is realizing its potentials as the leading country in Africa.”,he said.
Also speaking, Netherland’s Director,Global Football Academy,Mr. Joey Ngarigota, highlighted Nigeria’s strength in football, saying with the abundant talents in the country, Nigeria can harness the various potentials in football and in other sports.
Other members of the team that visited the Yoruba generalissimo include Managing Director, KAEOYS
Mr. Jacobus van Wissen; CEO; Orevstar Energy LTD Canada; Mr.Barry Urefe and Director, D White Royalty Place LTD Nigeria, aPrince Abdul Okutepa among others.
