Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, earlier in the week, approached about 12 Belgian companies to discuss prospective partnerships and investments in the state.
The governor disclosed that his various meetings with the Belgian companies in Brussels were productive, adding that the target included setting up subsidiary and production companies in Oyo State and partnerships with local industries.
Makinde listed the companies on his Facebook page to include ASPAC Technics (water and the environment); Chambre Ivoirienne de Commerce et de l’Industrie de Belgique et Union Européenne (CICIBE);
Ivens Construction Company NV (construction and safe storage of liquids); Ecoplast Europe Ltd (recycling of plastic to school and office materials);
EU Nigeria Agribusiness Platform; Festival International du Film de Bruxelles (FIFB – international film festivals); GEOxyz (drone technology); MedicCleanAir (healthcare);
Purchasers International S.A. (heavy machinery and construction); Terya Group BV (environment); APT International (used metalworking machinery) and HMD Group (heavy machinery).
“We had productive discussions about investments and partnerships, including setting up subsidiary and production companies in Oyo State and partnerships with local industries.
“We also talked about technical/vocational education, agribusiness, sustainable development with recycling and support for an international cultural festival,” he wrote.
Governor Makinde also disclosed that the EU Nigeria Agribusiness Platform is interested in supporting Oyo State on standards and traceability of primary and processed products for export.
“They also plan to facilitate trade in the European Union and build capacity for indigenous agribusiness SMEs,” he added.
