The 5th Annual Business Summit held today witnessed a moment of prestige and recognition as business leaders in Osun State honoured the Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District, Akogun Olalere Oyewumi PhD, with a Special Award for Service to Humanity.
Senator Oyewumi, who was ably represented at the event by Prince Olayanju Aderele, expressed profound gratitude to the organizers for the honour bestowed upon him. In his appreciation remarks, he commended the vision and resilience of the business community, especially in a period where socio-economic challenges continue to impact business operations across the country.
He further applauded the choice of this year’s summit theme, *“An Enabling Environment in Osun State: A Catalyst for Business Growth & Development of The State’s Economy,”* describing it as timely, strategic, and reflective of the current realities facing entrepreneurs and investors in Nigeria.
“This recognition means a lot, and I deeply appreciate the organizers for acknowledging the modest contributions we have made toward uplifting our people and supporting economic advancement. The chosen theme speaks directly to the heart of what Osun needs right now—collaborative efforts between government, private sector, and policymakers to stimulate business sustainability and development,” Prince Aderele conveyed on behalf of Senator Oyewumi.
He reiterated Senator Oyewumi’s commitment to policies and legislative initiatives that promote economic stability, support local enterprises, and create opportunities for youth and women in business across Osun West and Osun State at large.
The summit brought together notable entrepreneurs, industry experts, investors, policymakers, and economic stakeholders who deliberated on creating a more business-friendly environment that can drive sustainable development in Osun State despite the challenging economic climate.
Senator Oyewumi dedicated the award to business owners who continue to thrive through innovation and determination, assuring that he will never relent in advocating for measures that will enhance trade, entrepreneurship, and economic prosperity.