… pledges to reposition OGUNCCIMA
Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta
Lion Niyi Oshiyemi has emerged the 20th President of the Ogun State Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA).
Top members of OGUNCCIMA, while rising from the Chamber’s 40th Annual General Meeting held at Tunwase Hall, Ijeb-Ode, invested him withthe position, saying he’s fit to steer the affairs of the chambers to greater heights.
The new OGUNCCIMA president In his speech, expressed gratitude to the immediate past President, Engr. Mike Akingbade and the Chambers for entrusting him with the esteemed position.
Oshiyemi pledged to leverage available opportunities to redefine and reposition the Chamber, creating platforms to influence legislation and improve the business environment.
He said, “I am honored to lead this prestigious organization and I promise to harness all available opportunities to redefine and reposition the chamber of commerce movement in the state.
“I will continue to create platforms to influence legislation and other measures affecting trade, improve the business environment, and build a Nigerian economy of thriving business opportunities through networking.
“I wish to enjoin you all who represent businesses, if you have not joined the OGUNCCIMA, please come and lend your voice to others. The bigger the network, the louder the voice and the stronger the influence.
“Our advocacy seeks to ensure that the business community can have its voice heard on issues that are important to it.
“I’d like to introduce to you my Presidency’s flagship project “OGUNCCIMA Secretariat”: The project is massive and requires a lot. I therefore seek your support and look forward to partnering with all stakeholders – the state government and it’s agencies (Federal and State Ministries, Departments and Agencies), development partners, the diplomatic communities, the media, and other stakeholders.”
The president also lauded the founding fathers of the Chambers, saying, “I laud the vision of our founding fathers, who have laid a solid foundation for us to build upon. I am committed to taking OGUNCCIMA to greater heights and making it a beacon of hope for businesses in Ogun State.”
The state Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Hon. Adebola Emmanuel, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Investment, Dr. Olu Aikulola, said over the years that OGUNCCIMA has not only remained a beacon of entrepreneurial excellence, but also partners in driving economic growth, fostering trade, and promoting investment opportunities in the state.
