Ogun State - Investment Attraction:Ogun Coming Up With Bigger, Better One-Stop Shop

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 To create a more favourable and conducive investment climate, the Ogun State government is set to expand its one-stop shop to an all-inclusive model as found in advanced countries to fast-track business registration procedures.     Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Investment, Mrs Adenike Aboderin who made this known during an interview in Abeokuta said when established, the new world class one-stop shop would make it easier for prospective investors to transact business in the State.     She recalled that on assumption of office about two and half years ago, the Senator Ibikunle Amosun led-administration had set up a mini one-stop shop which had created an enabling environment to attract genuine investors.     Aboderin pointed out that the success recorded by this gesture is the driving force behind the new thinking on improving on the existing one to cater for more investors     “There is need for more conducive climate for both local and foreign investors and the government is trying to encourage business registration by creating a centre where investors meet with staff of relevant MDAs to provide prompt, efficient and transparent services. This will also simplify, shorten procedures for issuance of business approvals and permit” she said.     The Governor’s aide added that to further create a conducive business environment in the State, her agency is already partnering with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and GIZ (Deutsche Gessellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit) of Germany to take the “Ogun Ready for Business” initiative to another level by organizing continuous training and workshops for the benefit of would-be investors.