
In a monumental development, the Arole Oduduwa, Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has successfully courted a major liquefied firm in China, culminating in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for an expansive partnership on Monday, 3rd October, 2023. The auspicious occasion was graced by the presence of the Executive Governor of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Expressing his gratitude to Governor Adeleke for giving Ife 6 cabinet seats especially Modakeke, Ooni said this has not happened in a long time and this is a clear indication that His Excellency is a man of Unity. According to Oonirinsa, he said he invited Mr Governor to grace this historic moment inorder to seek his blessings and prayers for the promising collaboration between Ife and China Oversea Technology Investment Limited, a globally renowned firm operating in over 50 countries and 200 cities across the world.
This groundbreaking partnership is set to invigorate the Osun economy through substantial investments in agriculture, mining, and green energy initiatives. The venture will commence with mechanized farming, notably a cocoa plant occupying extensive acres of land. Anticipated to generate over 50,000 jobs for Osun’s youth, the initiative showcases a commitment to sustainable growth and community development. “Olofin Adimula concluded”.
Mr. Zhang Xiaolin, the Managing Director/CEO of China Oversea Energy Development Limited, used the medium to affirm that he originated from Ile-Ife, the cradle of Yoruba race. He further established his dedication to fulfilling promises made by expressing gratitude to the Ooni Babatunde Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II and Queen Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi for extending the invitation to invest in Osun State.
He emphasized that he is back home to serve his people, starting with agriculture as the first project to invest in.
Governor Ademola Adeleke, extending warm regards on behalf of the state, welcomed the foreign partners and designated them as honorary citizens of Osun State, underscoring the positive impact this partnership will have on the region. He offered his blessings, anointing, and approval for the collaboration, echoing the sentiment that this venture heralds a promising era for Osun State and the entire nation.