The Board of Odu’a Investment Company Limited has commended Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his administration’s support to the growth and repositioning of the group while seeking more partnerships with the state.
The board, through its Chairman, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, gave the commendation when the OICL board paid a courtesy call to the governor at the Lagos House, Ikeja.
Ashiru who applauded the state government for being proactive in the area of infrastructural development, quality education and good health services called on the governor to continue to support the group to achieve its vision of ‘being a world-class conglomerate’
While introducing the new Group Managing Director, Mr Abdulrahman Yinusa to the governor, Otunba Ashiru mentioned that the group has been growing in leaps and bounds, creating new businesses, receiving Agusto upgrading from A to A+ and making significant progress in its renovation work at Premier Hotel which is being upgraded into a word class hotel with modern facilities.
He appreciated the six south-west governors for the calibre of individuals appointed to the board of Odu’a and its subsidiaries describing them as people of high integrity and unblemished records.
In his response, Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the Ashiru-led board for its leadership in the group’s repositioning drive.
“ I appreciate the Odu’a group’s leadership for making the right decision which has always taken the organisation to an enviable height and for supporting DAWN Commission.
He promised the state government’s support for the group to compete favourably as a regional and a world-class conglomerate.
“Odu’a Group is a group that brings memories to the South West. We are proud of what you have done. We know that each of you has distinguished yourselves in your career. We believe Odu’a Group will be able to compete with other international companies,” Sanwo-Olu said.
While promising of his government’s support, Gov Sanwo-Olu said “We are ready to help you realize the vision for the group. As a state, we are happy we have made the right decisions and you should see us as a willing partner,”
The Governor called on other South West governors to work together to strengthen the region noting that “as South West governors, we should strengthen our collaborative efforts and see to the growth and development of Odu’a enhancing the legacy for future generations.