By Adeyemi Saheed and Afolaranmi Damilare
The Osun State Coordinating Office of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) recently played host to the Chief Executive Officer/President of Cranet Global, United Kingdom, Dr. Yemi Odetola, during a courtesy visit aimed at fostering collaboration and exploring investment opportunities in the State.
Welcoming the visitor, the Osun State Coordinator of RMRDC, Mr. Adeyemi Saheed A., expressed appreciation for Dr. Odetola’s interest in the Council’s activities and outlined RMRDC’s mandate in promoting raw materials development, value addition and industrial growth. He highlighted how prospective investors can benefit from the Council’s research support, data resources and technical guidance, particularly in the agricultural and agro-processing sectors.
In his remarks, Dr. Odetola thanked the Osun-RMRDC State Coordinating Office for the warm reception accorded him. He explained that his interest in the Council was sparked after following the Osun-RMRDC Investors’ Forum live on Facebook and Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) network news, which provided him with deeper insight into the Council’s initiatives and investment-friendly programmes. According to him, this prompted his decision to visit the office personally upon his arrival in Nigeria to obtain first-hand information about the Council’s operations.
Dr. Odetola, a technology consultancy expert based in the United Kingdom, disclosed that while his core professional focus remains technology and innovation services, he has deliberately chosen to return to Nigeria to invest in agriculture. He revealed that he has acquired 50 hectares of land in Osun State for agricultural purposes and expressed his desire to partner with RMRDC to ensure value addition, sustainability and industrial relevance of his investment.
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He emphasized that agriculture, when properly supported with research, technology and value-chain development, remains a key driver of economic growth and job creation. He therefore expressed optimism about working closely with RMRDC to achieve mutual objectives.
The visit concluded on a positive note, with assurances of continued engagement and collaboration. The Osun State Coordinator also informed Dr. Odetola that the 2026 RMRDC Investors’ Forum would be an improvement on previous editions and would benefit residents and investors in the State. He further assured him of an invitation to the Africa Raw Materials Summit 2026 when arrangements are finalized.
The visit marked a significant step toward strengthening partnerships between international investors and the Raw Materials Research and Development Council in advancing agricultural development and raw materials utilization in Osun State.
