10/06/2024
OGUN STATE DELEGATES EMBARK ON COOPERATIVE STUDY TRIP TO GERMANY
On Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, Ogun State delegates departed from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria to Frankfurt, Germany. Leading the delegation is the Honourable State Commissioner for the Ministry of Community Development and Cooperatives, Hon. Balogun Ademola, representing the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun - MFR. The purpose of the trip is to study the German cooperative sector and participate in "The World Meets in Gießen" Conference.
Accompanying Hon. Balogun Ademola are notable officials and leaders including Permanent Secretary, Ministry of community development and cooperatives, Alhaji F.O.K. Ogunlana, President of Ogun State Co-operative Federation Limited Alhaji Wasiu B. Olaleye; Director of Cooperative Services in Ogun State, Pastor Samuel Mustapha; Vice President OGSCOFED Limited and President Ire Akari Sagamu CMS Ltd, Chief (Mrs). Adenike Ajayi; Former Treasurer OGSCOFED Limited and President Boluwaduro Ilaro CTCS Limited, Mr. Olatunji Taiwo; Executive Secretary of OGSCOFED Limited Mr. David I. Ayelabola; President Irenitemi Sagamu (REMO) CMS Ltd, Chief (Mrs). Osoare Modupe; President of Owolowo Makun Sagamu Remo CTCU Limited, Prince Lateef Adewale Oriade; President Ogun State League of Co-operative Motor Owners and Transporters Limited & President Adun Ife Ita-Oshin (Abeokuta) CTCU Limited, Rev. (Dr). S.S. Lijadu; President FMC United Staff Cooperative, Abeokuta, Dr. Olusanjo Olugbenga; President Victory Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited, Mr. Meroyi Oludotun; President Ifelodun Isale Oko Sagamu (Remo) CMS Ltd, Mr. Omoniyi Olorunyomi; President Ore Oluwani Itoku CTCS Ltd, Mr. Oke Mathew; President Owonikoko Cooperative Society Makun Sagamu, Mr. Ajayi Samuel; President Mosorire Ijemo CMS Limited, Chief Soremi Akanni; President Ifesokan Surulere CMS Ltd, Mr. Folarin Folami; President Winners Ore Ofe CMS Ltd, Mr. Soyebo Omolaja; President Evergreen Orita Ilaro (YEWA) CMS Ltd, Mr. Abiodun Oluwakemi and The President Beloved CMS Limited, Mr. Oyesanya Justine.
Key Visits and Activities
1. DGRV (German cooperative and Raiffeisen association)/ GESTE Foundation / Int. Raiffeisen Union
2. RWG Rheinland eG (agricultural
cooperative)
3. Having Seminar at the Geno-Akademie on Leadership and Management in cooperatives
4. Visit and Introduction to Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
5. Meeting with and input from Volksbank Mittelhessen at IHK Gießen-Friedberg
6. Meeting with and input from ifG Marburg – Institut für Genossenschaftswesen at IHK Gießen-Friedberg,
7. To attend "The World Meets in Gießen" conference at Congress Hall Gießen, Germany
The study trip aims to:
1. Learn from German cooperative sectors to enhance local societies and systems.
2. Network for private business opportunities.
3. Explore legal skills migration benefits for youth in Cooperative to positively impact the community.
GIZ,German International Cooperation || Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria || Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH |