Makinde's Strategic Business Diplomacy: Unlocking Opportunities for Oyo State's Prosperity By Yso Oladunni, a Member of the GSM Advocates
In a bold move aimed at catalyzing economic growth and attracting foreign investment to Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde recently embarked on a high-profile business trip to Casablanca, Morocco. The trip, which was characterized by a series of strategic meetings with key stakeholders, underscores the governor's unwavering commitment to driving sustainable development and prosperity in the state. At the heart of Governor Makinde's mission was a series of meetings with Africorp Consortium, a leading conglomerate in Morocco, led by Chairman Saad Berrada Sounni and CEO Mr. Jaafar Harti. Africorp Consortium, the parent company of Dolidol, a renowned manufacturer of foam products, recently acquired Mouka Foam and is poised to establish a multi-million-dollar factory in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State. During the meetings, Governor Makinde and his delegation laid the groundwork for a mutually beneficial partnership with Africorp Consortium, aimed at leveraging the company's