Historic Ekiti State Obas Conference Set to Propel Economic Growth and Job Creation

In an unprecedented move set to reshape Ekiti State’s economic landscape, the highly anticipated Ekiti State Obas Conference is scheduled to convene at the prestigious Ikogosi Warm Springs and Conference Centre on April 16th and 17th, 2024.

Spearheaded by Cavista Holdings Limited, under its flagship entity, Agbeyewa Farms Limited, led by Chairman John Olajide, the conference aims to forge partnerships between private investors and traditional rulers to unlock the state’s untapped economic potential and foster job creation.

With an unwavering commitment to advancing Ekiti’s economic fortunes, native son, John Olajide, who hails from Erinmope-Ekiti, has articulated a compelling vision focused on job creation.

Through a comprehensive strategy spanning technology, agriculture, and hospitality, Olajide’s initiatives have not only revitalized local economies but have also gained global recognition, with operations spanning continents, including Nigeria, Canada, the UK, South Africa, India, Botswana, the Philippines, and the United States. It will interest all that Glocient Hospitality, one of the subsidiaries of Cavista Holdings and manager of Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort and Conference Centre has made huge investment in billions of Naira into the unrivaled Resort making it a number one in the country today.

At the core of the conference lies the introduction of the Cassava Revolution, a pioneering collaboration between Agbeyewa Farm Limited, the Ekiti State Government, and local communities.

This ambitious endeavor aims to create employment opportunities for 10,000 youths through innovative outgrower and ingrower programs, signaling a transformative shift towards sustainable agricultural development in the state.

Underscoring the significance of the event, Cavista Holdings Limited’s Director of Community Engagement, Alhaji Dauda Lawal, emphasized that esteemed figures such as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Olojudo of Ido-Ekiti, Oba Ayorinde Ilori Faboro, and the Chairman of the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers, alongside other key traditional rulers from Ekiti, will contribute invaluable insights at the event.

Additionally, distinguished speakers like Professor Abayomi Fasina, vice-chancellor of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, will deliver keynote addresses, while government officials, including Ebenezer Boluwade, commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Ojo Atibioke, commissioner for Chieftaincy and Home Affairs, and Mrs. Lolade Olutola, DG, EKDIPA,
will serve as panelists, offering perspectives on leveraging traditional institutions for socio-economic advancement.

The Ekiti State Obas Conference marks a pivotal moment in the state’s history, rallying stakeholders from diverse sectors in a collective endeavor to unlock Ekiti State’s full potential and propel it towards a future of prosperity and abundance.

Signed:

Alhaji Dauda Lawal
Director of Community Engagement
Cavista Holdings Limited