Chairman, Ikenne Local Government, Ogun State, Mr. Rotimi Akinsanya, on Thursday, inaugurated a 10-man economic development team to help identify potentials and fast-track socio-economic growth in the area.
Akinsanya said during the ceremony that the committee was set up to unlock the numerous potentials and human resources in the area of agro-industrial development, mechanised agriculture and infrastructural development.
He urged the committee to use its wealth of experience to solicit and invite investors from within and outside the country to Ikenne Local Government for rapid development of micro economic activities within the council area.
He further said he sampled the opinions of the youth in the local government area and was amazed that they really fancied farming to white-collar jobs, especially animal husbandry.
The chairman added that he was confident the agro-based rural economy would drive employment and accelerate savings and spending.
“With the right strategy and incentives, mechanised agriculture, animal and poultry husbandry will turn our present economy to a buoyant and stable one,” he said.
He also expressed confidence on the team, adding that its members’ experiences and philanthropic contributions to the community put them in good stead to help turn around the economy.
“Their recommendations will be of high value in helping to reposition Ikenne in its drive to imprint upon the mission to rebuild Ogun State.”
The committee comprises retired Col. Dele Oyefuga and Mr Kunle Soname as Chairman and Vice Chairman.(NAN)