Ogun woos global investors, development partners at 81st UNGA side event

Ogun State has been actively promoting its investment pitch on the world stage, captivating the interest of international investors and development partners at a high-profile side event during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. Dr. Bayo Adenekan, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Development Partners Coordination, conveyed Ogun's strategic position to attract both domestic and global investment, highlighting its burgeoning industrial clusters, infrastructure development, agricultural prospects, and economic reforms under Governor Dapo Abiodun's administration.

The State's participation at UNGA presented an opportunity to exhibit its economic potential to an international audience while reinforcing connections with foreign investors, development entities, and strategic collaborators. Dr. Adenekan emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration among government, investors, and development organizations to unlock Ogun's economic potential, tackle emerging challenges, and create opportunities for businesses, young people, and communities.

The event also underscored the significance of innovative financing mechanisms, particularly climate and green financing, in bolstering infrastructure development and fostering a more resilient and sustainable economy. This dialogue complemented Nigeria's growing dedication to climate governance, climate financing, and sustainable development.

Adenekan presented a copy of the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration's achievements brochure to Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, promising its availability at the United Nations, Nigeria Office, and the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN as a reference for investment opportunities in Ogun State.

Chief Kunle Yusuff, Secretary of the UNGA High-Level Global Executive Roundtable and Director-General of CSCHEI, addressed Nigeria's evolving climate-governance framework and the pursuit of climate financing. Yusuff spotlighted the National Agency for the Great Green Wall's strategic revitalization, underscoring its alignment with Nigeria's Nationally Determined Contributions, the Paris Agreement, and UNFCCC obligations.

Strengthening Nigeria's climate-financing architecture could facilitate green bonds, carbon-credit investments, and climate-adaptation financing.

Prominent Nigerian business, diplomatic, and public-sector figures attended the event, including Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Abdulrahman Yinusa, Hon. Titilayo Oshodi, and Dr. Taiwo Afolabi. The Ogun delegation used the occasion to further highlight the State's investment opportunities within the broader discourse on sustainable development, climate finance, innovation, and inclusive economic growth.