The Ooni of Ife collaborates with a Chinese firm to generate 50,000 job opportunities in Osun.

"The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has teamed up with a Chinese company to make jobs for over 50,000 people from Osun. This partnership was sealed with a memorandum of understanding signed in Ile-Ife. 

The company, China Overseas Energy Development Technology Ltd, will be investing in agriculture, green energy, gold, lithium, and other resources in Ile-Ife and the state. They'll also focus on advanced farming techniques and producing large amounts of cocoa. 

The Ooni explained that this collaboration will bring a significant economic boost to the Osun community, and assured that the company is committed to providing the necessary funds. He highlighted that the initial focus will be on agriculture, including the establishment of a cocoa processing plant in Ife-Ife. 

Furthermore, the company plans to use solar energy to power operations across more than 20,000 hectares of land, starting with the palace, which will be fully solar-powered within the next two months. The Ooni also emphasized the growing importance of lithium in the energy sector, foreseeing it as the future powerhouse for electric vehicles.

He also pointed out that this Chinese company has made substantial investments in other countries and is prepared to do the same for Nigeria. 

Governor Ademola Adeleke praised the Ooni for this initiative and commended the Chinese company for their commitment to invest in Osun. He reiterated his dedication to promoting culture, tourism, and entertainment to enhance the lives of the state's residents.

Zhang Xiaolin, the CEO of the Chinese firm, congratulated the Ooni on the Olojo 2023 celebration and expressed commitment to uphold the terms of the agreement."