TRADE WITH OGUN STATE

THE GATEWAY ADVANTAGE
Nigeria offers the single largest market for any service or product in Continental Africa. The country has 5 International and 30 Local Airports/Airstrips, but there is none that is specifically dedicated to the potentially huge cargo business.
Ogun State occupies a very strategic position in Nigeria as a result of its compelling geographical location. Seated on the western approaches to the ECOWAS sub-region; the State occupies a critical intersection in Nigeria's eastward and westward commercial routes from the busy city of Lagos. It has played a major role in the history, politics and cultural development of Nigeria.
The State has several unique selling points that make doing business here a wise investment decision.

i.          Endowment Advantage
Ogun State is endowed with vast expanse of arable land suitable for the cultivation of food and cash crops and development of industry. Presence of vast economic resources offers unique competitive advantages for the investors.
    
ii.         Locational Advantage
The unique location of the State makes it accessible through the three major means of transportation Le. Land, Sea and Air. Bounded on the western axis by the Republic of Benin, the State is easily accessible from other States in Nigeria. The landscape is appealing and relatively uncluttered with ample room for planned development. Ogun sits at the edge of the huge Lagos market in such areas as housing, tourism, freight forwarding, food production and manufacturing but without the disadvantage of the congested megalopolis.

III.          Climatic Advantage
Availability and predictability of two (2) types of vegetation in the State allows for all forms of agricultural cultivation and also makes for a genteel business climate.

iv.        Infrastructural Advantage .
Ogun State has a good road network that adequately links the rural to the urban communities. In addition, transportation in the coastal areas of the State is also facilitated by speedboats and canoes.

v.         Human Capital Advantage
Ogun State holds the ace in almost every area of human endeavour - Economy, Commerce, Industry, Agriculture, Medicine, Judiciary, Engineering, Academics and Telecommunications amongst others. This is corroborated by the caliber of indigenes of Ogun State, who have made significant impact in their chosen fields in both the public and private sector.
Ogun State is the "Gateway" through which the first Nigerian Lawyer, first Doctor as well as Great Leaders and Pioneers in various professions emerged. Nigeria's President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Wole Soyinka, the late Fela Anikulapo-kuti etc. to mention but a few, are from the State.
Ogun State is home to top-rate institutions at key levels of the education system, that turn out a highly competent labour force which ensures a full complement of managerial and technical capability needed to drive business growth.

vi.         A Leading Edge in Good Governance
Above all, Ogun State now has a Government, which is focused and committed to the promotion of Private Sector-led development, as demonstrated in its efforts towards ensuring policy stability and creating an investor-friendly climate that gives assurance to businesses.
The State does not only have a welcoming and cosmopolitan people but also provides peace and quiet environment for the investor. It is relatively free from communal strife and youth restiveness that often threatens security of investment