Thhe management of Sigvent Industrial Cluster Limited has commended the Federal Government and security agencies for the successful rescue of citizens recently abducted in the Ogbomoso area of Oyo State, describing the operation as a major boost to investor confidence.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sigvent Industrial Cluster, Benjamin Onigbinde, praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Oyo State Government for what he described as a swift and coordinated rescue operation.
According to him, the successful operation demonstrates the government’s commitment to protecting lives, businesses, and investments across the country.
“We thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Army, Police, DSS, and Oyo State Government for the decisive operation that brought our people home safely,” Onigbinde said.
He added that the speed and coordination of the rescue had sent a strong message that Ogbomoso remains a safe destination for investment.
“The speed and coordination of this rescue sends a strong signal that Ogbomoso is secure, and government will protect lives and livelihoods. For investors, this is confidence. For farmers and our foundation partners deploying resources to Sigvent Cluster, this is assurance that their people and assets are safe,” he stated.
Onigbinde noted that Sigvent Industrial Cluster is developing agro-processing industrial facilities in Ogbomoso, including cashew, cassava, soya, and mango processing plants, as well as logistics hubs and a Research and Innovation Centre.
He explained that the project aligns with the Federal Government’s agenda on agricultural industrialisation, food security, and global trade, as well as the Industrial Plan 2026.
The Sigvent CEO also recalled that the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, had described the initiative as having the “potential to become one of the biggest clusters in Africa.”
According to him, security, policy consistency, and infrastructure remain the three critical pillars of the ease of doing business, noting that the Federal Government has made significant progress in providing security and policy stability, while the Sigvent Industrial Cluster and its partners are contributing to infrastructure development.
“Main drivers of Ease of Doing Business are security, policy consistency and infrastructure. The Federal Government has delivered on two of the three, while Sigvent Industrial Cluster and our partners are delivering on the third,” Onigbinde said.
