Development Agenda for Western Nigeria Commission have partnered with Southwest Advancement Award and Investment Summit to celebrate who is who in the southwest region of Nigeria.

The Theme of this year’s event “The New Future, Oiling the Wheels of a Nation to Prosperity” is scheduled for Saturday 17th June 2023 at the Prestigious Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lagos State, Nigeria.

SOUTH-WEST ADVANCEMENT AWARD & INVESTMENT SUMMIT is an annual one-day conference convened to foster the development of trade and investment in South Western Nigeria.

This premier event is also designed to unravel the untapped resources in each of the six South Western states (Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun & Ogun) and how they can be utilized to foster sustainable development in the region and consequently boost the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The event will feature Brand Exhibition and will have Highly interactive panel discussions with key players from different industries and one–on–one access to key industry policymakers.

The event will also provide an opportunity for potential investors from Asia, Europe, and the Americas to experience a virtual tour of these states and exploit their resources.

The Southwest Advancement Award is designed to celebrate South West indigenes who are doing well in their various endeavours. The award is a reverence point in appreciating excellence in service, accountability, and social responsibility in society.

The Convener – Amb Desmond Femi Agboola said, “This partnership with Development Agenda for Western Nigeria will help to lift the event to another dimension and project it to greater heights, also the Director General of DAWN Commission Dr Seye Oyeleye commend the Organisers of the prestigious event and assure them the commission support and partnership even in subsequent events.

His Excellency Arankunrin Rotimi Akeredolu – Governor of Ondo State will deliver the keynote address, while His Imperial Majesty Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja 11 will be the Royal Father of the Day.