Alaghodaro 2023: Top Gear Preparations as Stakeholders, investors, others Gather to Chart Path of Accelerated Growth, Development for Edo

The 2023 Alaghodaro Investment Summit in Benin City, Edo State, is a significant gathering that aims to bring together various stakeholders, including Nigeria’s captains of industry, renowned policy experts, manufacturers, business leaders, investment experts, and industrialists. The summit provides a platform for these individuals and organizations to discuss and explore partnerships, exchange ideas, and envision a prosperous future for the state.

The event is organized annually to mark the anniversary of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration. Obaseki’s government has been working towards placing Edo State on a path of sustainable and accelerated growth and development. This summit serves as an opportunity to showcase and discuss the transformative programs and policies implemented by the government in recent years, which have had a positive impact on the lives of millions of Edo people.

The overarching goal of the Alaghodaro Investment Summit is to foster economic growth, attract investment, and promote development in Edo State. By bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders, the summit can serve as a platform for collaboration and innovation, ultimately contributing to the state’s prosperity and well-being.

In a statement, the Chairperson, Local Organising Committee and Executive Secretary, Alaghodaro Economic Summit Limited/Gte, Eire Ifueko Alufohai, said the summit, with the theme, “The Edo Story: Creating Shared Opportunities into the Future,” will take place between Wednesday, November 8 and Sunday, November 12, 2023, in Benin City, the Edo State capital.

Alufohai noted that the event which has become a symbol of the State’s vision to become a thriving economic and industrial hub will attract the crème de la crème in the nation’s private and public sectors and beyond.

She assured that this year’s edition, being the last summit that will be celebrated under the leadership of Governor Godwin Obaseki, promises to be memorable and exciting with an array of events that will leave a lasting impact on the State’s future.

According to her, “The activities lined up for this year’s summit 2023 include the Edo Women Conference scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2023, which will be followed by the Ancient City Tour and Cocktail on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

“On Friday, November 10, 2023, will be the main Alaghodaro Summit, Muslim Prayers, Award and Dinner, while the Governor’s Golf Tournament, Food Fair and Youth Concert will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2023. The event will end on Saturday, November 12, 2023 with Thanksgiving Service.”