The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal Abisogun II, has said that he will explore strategic partnership opportunities with African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) to boost the social-economic development of Iruland and enhance the living standards of the residents of the kingdom.
AVPA is a Pan-African Network with a mission to increase the flow of capital into social investments to solve Africa’s pressing social issues.
The monarch gave this pledge when he played host to the Board of Directors of AVPA led by its Chairman, Mr Yemi Cardoso, accompanied by Professor Pat Utomi and the Executive Director of West Africa, Ms Oluwatoyin Adegbite-Moore, saying he was resolved to use his exposure and experience in public service to develop the Iru kingdom.
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Oniru reiterated his commitment to promoting social impact investment as well as inclusive business to improve livelihoods and foster prosperity for the people of Iruland and Nigeria.
The monarch, who expressed his deep appreciation to the AVPA for honouring him with the special visit, assured that the prosperity of Iru Kingdom and the entire Lagos remained his top priority, adding that he would do everything to ensure the human capital development and success of other initiatives that would engender economic growth in Iruland, Lagos and Nigeria in general.
Speaking earlier, Mr Cardoso congratulated Oba Lawal on his ascension to the throne as well as his recently celebrated golden birthday, saying that the opportunities for collaboration abound in the social impact investment space to drive investments into Nigeria, especially given His Royal Majesty’s keen focus on taking Iruland to another level.
Cardoso, while expressing the view that the best was yet to come, acknowledged the positive strides made by the monarch, assured that AVPA looked forward to maintaining a longstanding relationship with him.
“The best is yet to come, and we are very happy to note the positive strides made by you. The AVPA looks forward to maintaining a longstanding relationship with His Royal Majesty.
“The opportunities for collaboration abound in the social impact investment space to drive investments into Nigeria, especially given Your Royal Majesty’s keen focus on taking Iruland to another level,” he said.
Prof. Utomi, in his remark, indicated a strong desire to pilot the Neighbors Caring for Neighbors Project in Iruland in line with the mission of a coalition he leads in partnership with AVPA to strengthen and promote human solidarity networks in vulnerable communities.
He expressed his heartfelt congratulations and stressed the importance of social impact on communities across Nigeria and Africa.
The AVPA team, which also congratulated the Abisogun Ruling Family, assured the Trustees of the Abisogun Ruling House that Iruland can count on AVPA as a partner with global reach.
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