Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has expressed the commitment of his government to engage both governmental and non-governmental organisations and agencies, in realising the developmental goals of the state.
Oyebanji stated this after a crucial meeting with the management board of the Bank of Industry (BOI) led by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Dr. Olasupo Olusi.
The meeting, which was convened to foster robust development in Ekiti State, was held at the Head office of the Bank, Marina in Lagos.
The parties deliberated on forging collaborations in crucial sectors such as youth empowerment, agricultural revitalisation, women empowerment, and infrastructural advancement, among others.
Addressing newsmen after the meeting, Governor Oyebanji stressed that strategic partnership with the BOI was crucial in actualising his administration’s Shared Prosperity Agenda for the state.
He expressed optimism in the anticipated outcomes of the collaborative efforts, while also foreseeing positive results in the near future.
“Bank of industry is very critical to our shared prosperity agenda. I can only expect a better collaboration. The critical government officials would be here to take this discussion further. I am extremely excited because of the opportunities it offer our people,” Oyebanji said.
He lauded the management of the Bank for their programmes and initiatives, stressing that the people of Ekiti State are eager for increased presence of Federal Government agencies and development partners in the state.
Responding, Dr Olusi said the bank was committed to partnering with the Ekiti State Government in its developmental agenda, even as he lauded Governor Oyebanji’s vision for the state.
“We will ensure a stronger collaboration between Ekiti State Government and Bank of industry. For Governor Oyebanji to be here demonstrates the strong interest in developing th