As part of deliberate efforts to contribute his quota to the socio-economic growth and development of Edo State, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has visited Dubai, the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East to woo investors to the State.
Oba Ewuare II, who personally visited Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates at the weekend, addressed global investors at a meeting held at Palm Jumeirah.
The Benin Monarch was at the Emirate of Dubai to woo investors to the State in the areas of agriculture, real estate, power, among others.
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The Monarch’s visit tagged, “A Royal Encounter,” was organised by the Foreign Investment Network (FIN), whose delegation was headed by Olayinka Fayomi.
The information from the Group, which was made available to the Media in Benin City was entitled, “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II, meets global investors at Palm Jumeriah, Dubai, facilitated by the Foreign Investment Network (FIN).”
Addressing the investors, the Benin Monarch urged potential investors to take advantage of the availability of land, human resources, and conducive environment, which the State is endowed with.
“As much as possible, this meeting will benefit all of us. So, those that are in solar power here, please, we need to be talking as well, closely. And, of course, investors that will bring the money to invest in agriculture, in real estate, among others.
“I have land designated for real estate already. Almost 1,000 hectares. I know you know what a thousand hectares is for real estate housing complexes and things like that; that will have power 24/7. That is where solar power can also be helpful. It will be helpful there,” he said.
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Earlier, Olayinka Fayomi, Chairperson, Foreign Investment Network, said the organisation is a United Kingdom-based global investment consulting and publishing firm established since 2001 and operating a regional African Office in Abuja.
“FIN specialises in sourcing funds for projects, building key relationships, and assisting developing economies to attract quality Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)”, she stated.
Fayomi posited that the meeting was geared towards exploring investment opportunities through discussions of potential investment projects in various sectors; facilitating partnerships to foster collaborations between investors, Government agencies, and private sectors.
