Jericho Businessmen Club Holds 2nd Annual Socio-Economic Summit

The second annual Socio-Economic Summit of Jericho Businessmen Club (JBC) will hold at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Agodi, Ibadan, on Friday, 15th November 2024. JBC is a leading business club of entrepreneurs, technocrats and businessmen of Ibadan origin committed to fostering economic growth and sustainable development in Oyo State. Established in 2000, JBC has been […]

The second annual Socio-Economic Summit of Jericho Businessmen Club (JBC) will hold at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Agodi, Ibadan, on Friday, 15th November 2024.

JBC is a leading business club of entrepreneurs, technocrats and businessmen of Ibadan origin committed to fostering economic growth and sustainable development in Oyo State.

Established in 2000, JBC has been at the forefront of driving impactful socio-economic initiatives and engaging in constructive dialogue for the
betterment of Ibadan.

In a statement, Kunle Afolabi, FCA, , chairman of planning committee of this year’s event, announced that it will also explore solutions for sustainable electrification, leveraging both conventional and renewable energy sources to drive industrial growth and economic prosperity.

According to him, “Engr. Adeoye Fadeyibi, expert consultant adviser to the board of IBEDC, who would be the keynote speaker, will provide expert insights into the opportunities and challenges of sustainable energy solutions in Oyo State, while there would also be two engaging panel sessions. The first one would dwell on conventional energy solutions – a deep dive into strategies for upgrading and expanding energy infrastructure, focusing on on-grid and off-grid power solutions, gas integration, and community-led initiatives. The second one is on renewable energy innovations – exploring the potential of renewable sources like solar, hydro, biomass, and wind to meet Oyo state’s energy needs, while reducing
reliance on fossil fuels.”

Afolabi added that new to this year’s summit is the youth innovation challenge, designed to empower young innovators and students from Southwest Nigeria.

“Participants will present innovative solutions in clean energy, rural electrification, and sustainable power, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among the youth.”

Prominent figures like Governor Seyi Makinde and minister of power, Oloye Adebayo Adelabu are expected to grace the event.

Apart from delivering the opening remarks, Makinde would share the state’s vision for sustainable electricity and
industrial development. Adelabu would elaborate on the Federal Government’s reforms, policy initiatives and actions towards a vibrant and sustainable power sector.

Highlight of the event would a showcase of cutting-edge solutions and products from energy and
allied industries which will hold alongside the summit.