Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has unveiled a fresh push to attract global capital into the state’s expanding industrial ecosystem, highlighting strong performance in ease-of-doing-business indicators and emerging opportunities within the Osun Free Trade Zone.

Addressing a delegation of multi-sector investors from China during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Osogbo on Thursday evening, Governor Adeleke emphasized his administration’s reforms aimed at reducing infrastructure gaps and improving the business climate.

The governor noted that several investors have already commenced operations within the Free Trade Zone and other industrial corridors across the state, describing Osun as “ripe for strategic investments” backed by supportive policies and modernizing infrastructure.

“We are fixing our roads, bridges, schools, health facilities, and utilities because we understand that quality infrastructure drives business growth,” Adeleke said. “We have harmonized and automated our tax system, reduced business pressure points, and introduced a 48-hour automated process for certificates of occupancy. Our ease of doing business rating is very high, and investors are responding.”

He assured the delegation that the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is equipped with internationally experienced professionals committed to providing seamless facilitation services to investors.

Representing Shanghai Fadewei International Trade Company Limited, Dr. Yusuf Fadairo said the team selected Osun State as a preferred investment destination for two key reasons: admiration for global music star David Adeleke (Davido) and consistent reports of good governance under Governor Adeleke.

According to him, Davido’s immense popularity in China indirectly spurred interest in Osun State. He added that media reports highlighting Governor Adeleke’s performance solidified investor confidence.

“We have toured the Free Trade Zone and are satisfied with the facilities and utilities available. Our company is ready to establish multiple factories in the zone once regulatory processes are finalized,” Fadairo stated.

The Chinese delegation included Mr. Zheng Lifa (amusement park development), Mr. Zhai Yikang and Mr. Yu Lu (paint production), Mr. Yao Weide (electric tricycles), Prince Charles Ajiboye (logistics), and Mr. Bamigboye Olabode (engineering), all from Shanghai Fadewei International Trade Company Limited.

The Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo, media entrepreneur Femi Adefila, and other top government officials were also in attendance..