The Study Group One, Senior Executive Course 45 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies has commended the economic policies  of the Ogun State Government pointing out that the legal environment has greatly influenced industrialisation,  provided tax breaks as well as  duty-free imports.

 The Lead presenter of the group , Col. Ibrahim Yusuf stated this while  presenting a report of  the Local Study Tour Ogun State at the ceremony held at the  National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos . 

Col. Yusuf who noted that part of the objectives of the study was to discuss the strategic environment, historical perspective and trends in industrialisation, energy security and climate change in the State affirmed that it has a favourable legal environment for energy security as seen in the  State Energy policy which aims to enhance energy efficiency and promote renewable energy sources.

According to him, the State has done  well in the promotion of  Nigerian Industrial Revolution plan through the creation of enabling environment and supporting  impressive progress in enhancing domestic resource mobilisation through the strengthening of tax administration and other innovation which has led to substantial increase in the State's Internally  Generated Revenue. 

Col. Yusuf also  observed that the growing involvement of the private sector as well as partnership with development partners including multilateral and bilateral institutions would provide valuable technical assistance, financial support and knowledge exchange opportunities which would foster sustainable development in the State. 

His words "Ogun State prioritises industrialisation, energy security and sustainability.  The State seeks to promote renewable energy and form partnership to enhance energy security. While the State is vulnerable to Climate change impacts like flooding and extreme heat, the government has taken proactive steps to addressing climate change's immediate and long term effects by protecting agriculture and livelihood ".

He however stressed the need to put in place legal framework to address climate change related matters

In his remarks, the Director-General of the Institute, Professor Ayo Omotayo described the report on Ogun State as objective, pointing out that the economic policies of the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration had impacted positively on industrial growth. 

In his speech, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun described the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies as the apex centre for policy, research and reflection for a better Nigeria pointing out that the recent visit of the  course participants to the State had enabled them to have first hand information on the policy drive of his administration in the area of industrialisation,  energy security and climate change which was the theme of their study. 

The Governor who was represented by the State Head of Service, Mr. Kolawole Fagbohun, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Political Affairs and Administration, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya at the event said the State would continue to attract meaningful investment based on creation of enabling environment and infrastructural development as encapsulated in the ISEYA mantra

Prince Abiodun however charged the Institute to foster strategic partnership with  Oba Sikiru Adetona Institute for Governance Studies in the advancement of leadership skills, good governance and national development. 

According to the Governor, the Oba Sikiru Adetona  Institute for Governance Studies situated at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago iwoye should be explored  to enable Civil and Public Servants as well as other interest groups benefit from the quality of training and knowledge offered by the National Institute.