Ogun State Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Kikelomo Longe has been honoured with an award as the Most Outstanding Commissioner in Industry Trade and Investment Category in the southwestern part of Nigeria.

Presenting the award at the Commissioner's office in Abeokuta, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Celebrology International, Mr. Sola Odumusi said the commissioner was selected due to the State contribution to the growth and development of Small and Medium Scale businesses, as well as creating a conducive environment for businesses to thrive in the State.

Odumusi who eulogised the Commissioner for her creativity in industrialisation, described her as a woman of dignity with good leadership style, urging her to continue flying the flag of Ogun State high in the sector.

Appreciating the present administration for the improvement in the ease of doing business in the State, Odumusi said Ogun had been transformed into the industrial hub of the country.

Earlier,  Mrs. Longe dedicated the award to the Governor and his executive members, said “if the Governor has not created an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the State, the stories would have been otherwise”.

Longe added that she was just been privileged to be in the position to carry out the vision of Prince Dapo Abiodun who is industrial driven and has made it mandatory that the State should be at the forefront with regard to growing industrial economy that would cut across board.

She appreciated the company’s management for the award, noting that it would encourage the State to do more for a better tomorrow in the sector, saying "We are glad that the infrastructural development is going hand in hand with the advancement in the sector, we are working hard to accomplish our set goals"