Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has urged indigenes of the state in foreign countries to support his administration’s development agenda.
Speaking during a discussion session with Ogun indigenes in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, Amosun said a lot of developmental work was in progress in the state.
He said the government alone could not get it done due to fund shortage and lack of enough technical expertise, hence the need for collaboration.
The governor said, “I, therefore, call on you to make your vast technical know-how and wide and varied networks available for the development of our state back home. As you continue to play the role of credible stakeholders in the economy of your host communities, you must also play active and effective roles in the socio-economic development of our State.
“There are numerous openings that you can partner us on for the development of Ogun State.”
Amosun said infrastructural development was one of the areas that needed collaboration, adding that his government planned to begin the construction of housing estates in Abeokuta, Ota and Ijebu-Ode, and urged the indigenes in the Diaspora to invest in the housing projects.
He said, “You can come up with viable recommendations for the utilisation of funds, or even help in the design as a result of your vast technical competences. As professionals, you can also make your services available to our people.
“For example, medical professionals could come home to offer services, and conduct workshops and seminars to brush up our medical personnel at home with recent development in the health industry. Or even more, bring your vast network to play by attracting investment into Ogun State. There are ample opportunities for Public-Private Partnership.
“We wish to be to Lagos what New Jersey is to New York. We have the right ambience in the availability of land, good climate, abundance of natural resources and what more. Our 5.1 million population provides one of the best trainable work forces in the world.”
