By Biodun Ogundipe in London

The Industrial Investment Summit, organized by the Osun State Government has received a boost as the Italian Embassy in Nigeria and the State agreed to collaborate for the success of the three-day event holding between 11th and 13th September, 2024 in Osun State.

This was the outcome of a meeting between the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo and the Italian Consul General, Mr. Ugo Boni at the latter’s office in Victoria Island, Lagos on Monday.

The Commissioner who, on behalf of the State government under Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, reached out to attract investors from Italy to attend and participate in the Summit, also held discussion on other aspects of the economy with Mr. Boni.

Rev Jenyo equally used the opportunity to disclose and explain the varying investment potentials of Osun State, which can be tapped by the Italian investors, in the course of the forthcoming Industrial Investment Summit.

Meanwhile the Consul General assured the Commissioner that a delegation of Italian investors will arrive in Nigeria soon. He also charged the State to henceforth partake in the annual Italian Trade Fair in May, beginning from next year.

He also admonished the Osun State government to be practically involved, collaborate, invest and participate in several Business Fair events in Italy, to increase the investment and economic growth of the State.

The Honourable Commissioner also used the occasion to present gifts to the Italian Consul General, who received it with utmost excitement and appreciation