By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The Ondo State Government has partnered with the government of the Czech Republic in a bid to engage in a strategic diplomatic engagement aimed at enhancing economic growth, technological transfer, and international cooperation for the state.
The partnership, which involved global investors and entrepreneurs, aimed at unlocking the state’s vast economic potential.
Speaking during the visit of the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Nigeria, Zdenek Krejci, in his office in Akure, on Tuesday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa stated that his administration was fully ready to partner with the Czech Republic.
Aiyedatiwa vowed that his administration would continue to provide an enabling environment for investors to come around to do their businesses with ease.
He said, “We have to govern to provide a stable political environment and a conducive economic environment for the people to operate. We are providing a legal system that supports businesses and investments.
“Our arms are open to embrace new investors from within and outside Nigeria. We’ll continue to do what we can for our economy to grow for the benefit of our people.”
Earlier, Zdenek noted that the Czech Republic was a country with a very old industrial tradition from the end of the 19th century, adding that the country was very strong in machinery, including equipment for agriculture.
He expressed optimism about the prospects of the partnership, stressing that the Czech Republic was eager to contribute to Nigeria’s development by offering expertise in areas such as modern agricultural machinery, construction technologies, and renewable energy solutions.
He added that Ondo State stood out due to its natural resources, governance structure, and evident political will.
“We believe a strategic alliance with Ondo State will yield mutual benefits and contribute meaningfully to your developmental agenda,” the Ambassador stressed.