.As summit website goes live
Oyo State will unveil six investment-ready sites at the second International Tourism Summit billed to hold between July 22 and 24, 2025 at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.
This is even as the summit website, Its Oyo 2025 – Oyo State Tourism, has gone live, thus allowing the global community access to information about the international event.
Speaking about the sites to be unveiled during an interaction with journalists, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, Chairman of the summit’s planning committee, said they are located in Ibadan and other parts of the state.
According to Olatubosun, who doubles as the state’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, this year’s summit is not just a celebration of culture but a strategic investors’ gathering designed to unlock public-private partnerships, secure long-term investments, and reposition Oyo State as Nigeria’s model for tourism-led economic transformation.
With participation from foreign embassies, global tourism experts, financial institutions, development partners, and the private sector, ITSOyoState2025 will feature:
- An exclusive Investment Roundtable where viable, government-backed tourism projects will be pitched directly to investors.
- Site visits to heritage-rich destinations, including royal palaces and ecotourism hubs, providing firsthand exposure to investment-ready opportunities.
- A showcase of Oyo State’s renewed infrastructure, safety record, and regulatory environment, which are already driving increased tourist traffic and investor interest.
- Cultural exhibitions and curated networking opportunities to foster meaningful collaborations across sectors.
Olatubosun added that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has deliberately positioned tourism as a pillar for diversifying the state’s economy. The state’s revamped road network, improved security architecture, streamlined policies, and digital investor support systems now make it one of the most attractive destinations for tourism investment in West Africa.
Signed
Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju
Special Adviser (Media) to Oyo State Governor
May 30, 2025.
