


Kogiflame
The Kogi State Government has restated it’s commitment towards providing the right environment for businesses to grow and blossom in the state, which it described as a confluence of opportunities.
The Commissioner of Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo who stated this at the impact tour of Kogi by convergence of Africa, noted that the government of Governor Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, is working very hard on security of the entire state, saying no business can thrive in an unsecured environment.
The Commissioner for information acknowledged that the convergence of Africa transgenerational connections is building alliances and leveraging for a sustainable business future in kogi state.
He said that the business remodeling with target audience in the fashion, food, and fitness will help participants to champion a course aimed at promoting intra regional trade, harmonisation of investment policies for the state and Africas.
While describing the event as very impactful, he noted that It is a programme that the government feel will help a lot of business owners in the in the state, adding that the programme is one that will take them to the next level in their businesses.
“We encourage them to leverage in networking and Collaboration with other business owners, for them to grow their businesses. They are also encouraged on how to network and a handshake across board. No one can do it alone.
According to the Commissioner, the 32 year development plan of the government was deliberate, saying that the maximum any administration can spend is 8 years. “But the development plan is designed for 32 years, which means it a very ambitious plan that will ultimately take the state to an enviable height.
“We are very religious about the implementation of the plan. At the end of the day, Kogi will be where we want it to be in terms of development.
The Convener, convergence of Africa, Barr. Patient Olusiyi, said that the initiative became imperative for sustainable business future, saying that the aim is to capture 150 participants for a sustainable business future in the state.
She disclosed that kogi State been the first among ten states to be visited in the country, convergence of Africa will train participants in the fashion, food and fitness businesses aimed at improving their objectives as well as setting a pace for Generations yet unborn to achieve Excellence without dependence, where businesses can out leaved their owners.