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Ogun attracts $100m initial oil palm investment as Presco begins operation
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Ogun attracts $100m initial oil palm investment as Presco begins operation

Ogun State in Nigeria has attracted a $100 million initial investment from Presco Plc, an integrated oil palm company, marking a significant milestone in the state's economic development. The investment was announced following a meeting between Presco's CEO, Mr. Adewale Arikawe, and Governor Dapo Abiodun. Presco plans to expand its operations in Ogun, leveraging the state's favorable business environment, infrastructure, and pro-investment policies. The investment is expected to contribute to agricultural transformation, job creation, and economic growth, with potential total investment reaching up to $200 million. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Bolu Owotomo, highlighted the investment as a testament to Governor Abiodun's economic strategies, which aim to attract diverse industries and foster sustainable development.

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Ogun attracts $100m initial oil palm investment as Presco begins operation

Ogun State in Nigeria has attracted a $100 million initial investment from Presco Plc, an integrated oil palm company, marking a significant milestone in the state's economic development. The investment was announced following a meeting between Presco's CEO, Mr. Adewale Arikawe, and Governor Dapo Abiodun. Presco plans to expand its operations in Ogun, leveraging the state's favorable business environment, infrastructure, and pro-investment policies. The investment is expected to contribute to agricultural transformation, job creation, and economic growth, with potential total investment reaching up to $200 million. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Bolu Owotomo, highlighted the investment as a testament to Governor Abiodun's economic strategies, which aim to attract diverse industries and foster sustainable development.

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