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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared his administration’s vision to position Ondo as a leading investment destination both in Nigeria and across Africa.
He said this on Monday, during the Ondo Investment Summit 2026 in Ondo State, which attracted investors, government officials, and industry leaders from across the continent.
Speaking at the summit, Governor Aiyedatiwa said, “This event, that is the summit, marks a defining moment in the economic evolution of Ondo State. We are gathered here with the clarity of purpose, and that purpose is to unlock opportunity, to forge partnerships, and to position Ondo State as a premier investment destination in Nigeria, and also in Africa.”
He stated the key initiatives recently launched by the state to attract strategic investments.
“Just witnessed some hours ago when we signed those two MOUs about the deep seaport, unlimited access to other countries of the world, because there’s no boundary when you are at the coastline. You can access anywhere in the world from there, through the sea, and also the fertiliser and petrochemical plant that will be built in the southern senatorial district of Ondo State,” Aiyedatiwa explained.
The governor emphasised that Ondo’s approach to economic growth departs from the traditional reliance on civil service structures that have dominated sub-national economies in Nigeria for decades.
“For decades, many sub-national economies across our country have relied heavily on civil service structures. However, Ondo State has chosen a different path.”
Governor Aiyedatiwa also reassured participants that the government would follow through on all engagements and commitments made during the summit.
“Beyond today’s conversations, let me assure you, we will be tracking the outcomes of every engagement, investment discussions, and decisions from this very summit,” he added.
The summit marks a concerted effort by Ondo State to attract investors and implement projects that will transform its economy, create jobs, and integrate the state into the global trade.
