BY GBENGA OLARINOYE
OSOGBO — The British Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Carter has described Osun State  as peaceful and viable for investors and investments.

The envoy, who was on a business visit to the state during a courtesy call on Governor Rauf Aregbesola at the Government House in Osogbo lauded the commitment of Aregbesola on education, economy and infrastructure development.
Mr. Carter added that the three years administration of Aregbesola has done creditably in terms of infrastructure development, which has attracted both local and international investors to the state.

He said: “This administration within the period of three years has performed so well that investors are being attracted to the state. That is why our government has in various forms been active in the state.
“I am delighted to point out that our Department of International Development has been working with the state on projects aimed at combating violence against women, gender budgeting and education.”
Responding, Governor Aregbesola described the relationship between Nigeria and Britain as legendary and historic.