Ondo government has disclosed a plan to move beyond policy conversations and instead drive practical and scalable solutions capable of attracting investors and empowering entrepreneurs.

The commitment emerged during a meeting between the special adviser to the Ondo State Government on entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment, Dr Summy Smart Francis, and the leadership of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).

Francis emphasised the state’s commitment to building a sustainable investment ecosystem.

According to him, the vision of the Ondo State Government is to move beyond policy conversations and drive practical, scalable solutions that attract investors, empower entrepreneurs, and stimulate economic growth.

The meeting also explored avenues for partnership with the NIPC in promoting Ondo State’s investment potential, streamlining investor access, and enhancing the ease of doing business within the state.

“This engagement represents a deliberate effort to align Ondo State with national investment frameworks and global opportunities. We are not just inviting investment; we are building the structure that sustains it,” Summy Smart Francis stated.

The meeting also had NIPC leadership show strong interest in collaborating with Ondo State to leverage the commission’s extensive network of international investors and development partners.

Francis also stated that the meeting also touched on technical support for investment data gathering, policy harmonisation, and investor aftercare services.

“This development reinforces Ondo State’s growing reputation as a forward-looking hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic investment in Nigeria.

“Industry observers note that the move signals a shift from routine investment rhetoric to concrete institutional collaboration, potentially setting a template for sub-national engagement with federal investment agencies.”

Francis added that the Ondo State Government has in recent months intensified efforts to create an enabling environment for business, with ongoing reforms aimed at reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks and improving infrastructure across key industrial corridors.