Ondo State governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has declared open “Global Entrepreneurship Festival” in Akure, the state capital.
The governor, who declared the 3-day programme open on Friday, took to his official social media “X” to share his thoughts on the development.
He said, entrepreneurship is the
lifeblood of innovation, catalyst for economic growth and the driving force behind social progress.
Aiyedatiwa stated, “Entrepreneurship is the lifeblood of innovation, the catalyst for economic growth, and the driving force behind social progress.
“It was an honour to declare open, the Global Entrepreneurship Festival, yesterday. The GEF is the largest Entrepreneurship Festival ever in Africa. It is a pivotal event that is bound to shape the socio-economic future of our dear State.
“This 3-day event will provide a unique platform for entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and stakeholders to come together, share knowledge, and forge partnerships. This global event promises to be an unforgettable experience for the people of Ondo State particularly our local and foreign visitors to have first-hand knowledge of the boundless investment potential of our dear Sunshine State.
“I commend the leadership of the Ondo State Entrepreneurship Development Agency (ONDEA) for doing so much in the area of job creation and boosting entrepreneurial activities in the State and for the creativity of midwifing this global event. This is one event that resonates well with the vision of our administration.
“We are living in a time of desperate need for economic transformation. We must harness the power of innovation to drive positive change. We must be driven by purpose, powered by passion, and guided by principles. This is our moment, our opportunity to shape the future and create a better world.”