Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says on assumption in office, his administration realised the need to develop and leverage on digital resources in harnessing the state’s potential in a technological-driven competitive world, while raising the bar of economic parameters.

Governor Abiodun made this known in Lagos, during a book launch titled, "The Transformational Leader (The Journey of a Tech Pro Turned Bank CEO), authored by the immediate past Managing Director of Wema Bank, Mr. Ademola Adebise.

"At the inception of our administration in 2019, we identified the fact that businesses cannot survive in the 21st century without innovation and creative content since all activities undertaken in the business sector are linked to Information Technology”.

"In Ogun State, our administration has continued to raise the bar on all economic parameters. It is not gain saying that the uniqueness and competitive advantage of Ogun State as a Gateway to Nigeria's prosperity, especially with the largest concentration of industries in Nigeria, our strategic location, human and natural resources, as well as proximity to Lagos State have positioned our state as the investor's destination of choice", he said. 

The Governor noted that the book encapsulates the challenges and successes of Mr. Adebise in the banking sector which would serve as a good reference document, as well as a veritable source of inspiration, adding that integrity, innovation, dedication, relentless pursuit of excellence and professionalism, were values that guided the writer as an astute banking administrator.

Governor Abiodun, while acknowledging the bank executive for being part of the leadership team that launched the 'Alat App’ which had become a foremost digital financial services platform in the country with over 1.3 Million users, commended him for the innovation.

The launching of the book had the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barrister Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, representing Governor Babajide Sanwoolu; Oyo State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Bayo Lawal, representing Governor Seyi Makinde; CEO, Elizade Motors and Chairman of the occasion, Chief Micheal Ojo; Managing Director, Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, among others, in attendance.