Mimiko Lays Foundation For Akure Shopping Mall

The Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko has laid foundation for the building of the Akure Shopping Mall.
In the ground-breaking ceremony for the shopping mall held in Akure recently, the governor explained that the idea in setting up the shopping mall is to attract investors to the state.
He said that the centre will attract investors from across the country as well as other parts of the world who are already indicating interest to invest in the state.
According to him, the shopping mall will be a centre for Commerce for the state capital where varieties of product will be available and that the place will be a one-stop shopping centre in the state.
Mimiko also explained that the State government have earmarked huge financial resources for the project, and will ensure that value for money spent will be realised.
“By the time this shopping centre is completed, it will expose the city of Akure for competiton with other commercial cities in the country.
“Akure will be competing with cities like Onitsha, Aba, Kano and Lagos among others that are commercial centres”, he said.
The governor also urged the business community in the state to take advantage of the project and channel their energies towards the success and realisation of the dream for such investment.
He also assured of the peaceful business environment that exists in the state, stressing that government will do its part in ensuring that the peace is maintained.