ONDIPA– ONDO STATE DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGENCY
Ondo State Development And Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA) is a one-stop shop responsible for investment promotion and multilateral corporation in the state.
We are on a mission to actively facilitate, promote, manage and support investments. Our services are efficient and we offer investors a transparent, easy-to-navigate process ensuring their investment journey is smooth and non-stuffy.
ONDIPA takes an active approach to provision to ensure that Ondo State becomes the destination of choice for investments in Nigeria and the West African sub-region.
OUR MANDATE
- Advise and assist the government in creating an attractive and competitive climate for business that will lead to robust economic activities in the State;
- Monitor the implementation, execution and delivery of projects as contained in agreements between the Government and respective investors;
- Enter into and participate as an agent of the Government in any such business, project, transaction negotiations or financial arrangement which the Government desires to enter into or participate in its direct capacity as a State and not through any other statutory corporation;
- Act as trustee, hold and dispose of any such property in trust for and on behalf of the Government; however subject to the provisions of the Land Use Act in relation to Land Matters
- Advise and conduct risk or benefit assessment that will assist the Government in decision making and the implementation of all projects and programmes pursuant to the State Investment Promotion Strategy;
- ONDIPA may grant a margin of preference in the evaluation of Expression of Interest when comparing from domestic bidders with those from foreign bidders or when comparing Expression of Interest from domestic suppliers offering services locally with those from foreign suppliers
- Assist the State in building capacity for investment project identification, evaluation, planning, execution and management;
- Source on behalf of the Government, finance for investment from multilateral and bilateral development partners as well as private investors, both domestic and foreign through public private partnerships and other financial arrangements, and where appropriate, act as lead negotiator in transactions with private investors that ensure the needs of the State and those of its citizens are well represented;
- Advise and assist in the establishment of a framework for monitoring and evaluating the progress of the State’s strategic economic investment programmes and projects for effective implementation;
- Foster sustainable economic growth and create job opportunities for the residents of the State.
- Establish a framework for identifying and pro- actively engaging the Federal Government and its agencies in the investment promotion drive of the State;
- Publish and periodically revise data and information on the investment status of the State in order to assist prospective investors to evaluate the State’s potential as a lucrative investment destination;
- Convey, assign, surrender and yield up, accept the surrender of, charge, mortgage, demise, reassign, transfer or otherwise dispose of, or deal with any movable or immovable property vested in ONDIPA;
- Articulate, clear growth and development strategies for providing needed support and appropriate incentives to grow the local private sector and enlarge the economic base of the State in line with the priorities of the State;
- Based on the State’s resources focused on the approved ONDIPA strategy, identify and document available land for agricultural, housing, mining, industrial and other uses so that it can be speedily made available to qualified investors in a manner that protects the rights of all stakeholders (land owners, occupiers, communities) and provides opportunities for optimal land use for investment and job creation;
- Advise and assist the government in developing and maintaining a comprehensive and reliable database on investment opportunities for effective planning especially in areas where the State has demonstrable comparative and competitive advantages;
- Develop a database of reputable prospective and potential investors both in Nigeria and abroad with a view to reaching out to them when opportunities arise;
- Plan well-researched investment promotion activities including tours and road shows aimed at promoting specific investment projects in areas when the State has demonstrable comparative and competitive advantages;
- Act as the State’s lead negotiator for all Public Private Partnership models including Build Operate-Transfer, Concession, Privatization Transactions etc. even where they are identified and/or project managed by other Ministries, Departments and Agencies;
- Act as a one-stop resource and coordination centre for all investment related activities;
- Take over existing state projects structures and outfits which fall within its mandate; and even where they are identified and/or project managed by other Ministries, Departments and Agencies;
- Perform such other functions as the Governor may from time to time direct or as may be deemed necessary to achieve its primary purpose under this Law.
Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa
CHAIRMAN AND GOVERNOR OF ONDO STATE
Brief History & Educational Background
He was born to the family of Mr. Titus Akande and Mrs. Rosanah Moyebi Aiyedatiwa (of blessed memory) on the 12th day of January 1965. He is a native of Obe-Nla, an oil-bearing community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. He had his elementary education at Saint Peter’s UNA (now FAC) Primary School, Obe-Nla/Obe Adun in Ilaje LGA of Ondo State between 1970 and 1976. He had his secondary education at Ikosi High School, Ketu, Lagos in 1982. He then proceeded to Lagos State College of Education (now Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education), Ijanikin, Lagos where he obtained Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Economics and Government in 1986.
After a period as a classroom teacher and subsequent diversification into business, Aiyedatiwa later attended University of Ibadan for Advanced Diploma in Business Administration with distinction in 2001. He is an alumnus of Lagos Business School – Pan Atlantic University, Lekki, Lagos with Post Graduate Certification in Chief Executive Education (CEP) in Business Management in 2009. He is also an Alumnus of University of Liverpool, United Kingdom where he obtained a Master Degree of Business Administration (MBA) in 2013.
Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa
GOVERNOR, ONDO STATE & CHAIRMAN ONDIPA BOARD
Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa was born on the 12th of January 1965 to the family of Mr. Titus Akande and Mrs. Rosana Moyebi Aiyedatiwa of Obe-Nla, an oil-producing community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. He had his elementary education at Saint Peter’s UNA (now FAC) Primary School, Obe-Nla/Obe Adun between 1970 and 1976 completing his secondary education at Ikosi High School, Ketu, Lagos in 1982. He then proceeded to Lagos State College of Education (now Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education), Ijanikin, Lagos where he obtained the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Economics and Government in 1986.
Aiyedatiwa later attended University of Ibadan gaining Advanced Diploma in Business Administration with distinction in 2001. He is also an alumnus of Lagos Business School (Pan Atlantic University), with a Post Graduate Certification in Chief Executive Education (CEP) in Business Management (2009). In 2013, he obtained a Master of Business Administration MBA) degree from the University of Liverpool.
Before entering politics, Lucky Aiyedatiwa built a successful career in business with interest and substantial experience in marketing, financial and human resources management, product development, construction, real estate, hospitality, public relations, travels, and tours. He was the MD/CEO of Blue Wall Group of Companies established in 1996 which includes Blue Wall Nigeria Ltd, a trading company, Blue Wall BDC Nigeria Ltd., a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) licensed foreign exchange trading company, and Blue Wall Safety Travels and Tours, an IATA licensed travel agency and logistics company.
He joined active politics in 2011 and was one of the National Delegates from Ondo State at the All-Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention in Abuja in 2014. He later became the House of Representatives’ candidate of the party for Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency in the 2015 General Election. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as Federal Commissioner representing Ondo State on the Board of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), 2018-2019.
Aiyedatiwa has also held several positions including the National Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) 2004-2010. Chairman of Southwest Zone of ABCON 2010-2011. Trustee/Treasurer, Ilaje League of Professionals, President of Chief Executive Class ’18 (CEP18) of Lagos Business School, Alumni Association. Executive Member of Lagos/Southwest Network of University of Liverpool Global Alumni. He was also conferred a platinum award by the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria (CILGPAN) on 16th September 2021.
In 2020, he became Akeredolu’s running mate and was elected Deputy Governor. He served as Acting Governor on two occasions, first from June to September 2023 and subsequently from December 12, 2023. Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as Governor of Ondo State on the 27th of December 2023
Gbenga Badejo
MD/CEO & VICE CHAIRMAN ONDIPA BOARD
Gbenga was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board of ONDIPA in October 2022. He is a strategically-minded transformation leader with extensive business, services and technology experience to support businesses and organisations through growth and innovative transformation.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Economy with Computing from the University of Westminster, and MBA from the same university. He also holds a Diploma in Management Studies from the University of Kent at Canterbury, and certifications in Creative Writing from University of Cambridge.
He is a PRINCE2® certified Project Manager, with cyber security domain knowledge, including expertise at the intersection of risk, finance, data security, and data governance.
Gbenga has significant experience in technology-enabled business transformation with a track record of consulting engagements with GSK, Aviva, KPMG and Deloitte amongst others. His roles included setting and driving organizational vision and strategy whilst delivering multi-million complex transition, integration and business change, covering multiple locations & multidisciplinary teams within technology, manufacturing/laboratory/facilities, insurance, finance and charity organisations
Gbenga has also served as the Principal Partner of ParkRoyal & Lagos Finishing School, the leading provider of business, social and ambassadorial skills. Their clients include major international banks and the Big Four.
Gbenga sits on the Board of several organisations. He is an accomplished communicator and writer, and the author of WHY NIGERIANS ARE DIFFERENT. He is also the co-author of YES PLEASE, NO THANK YOU. Gbenga is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) UK, and member, Commonwealth Magistrates & Justices Association (CMJA).
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