The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, in partnership with the Centre for Enterprise Development and Action Research (CEDAR), has announced a comprehensive investment promotion service connecting investors with economic opportunities across Southwest Nigeria.
The initiative, currently focused on agro-related investments, will soon expand to multiple expert investment areas, positioning the region as a premier destination for domestic and international capital.
Interested investors can access detailed project profiles, feasibility studies, and market intelligence through this service, which guarantees ongoing support throughout the investment lifecycle, from initial assessment through implementation and operations.
The DAWN-CEDAR partnership offers complete investment facilitation through a one-stop shop approach, including:
- Investment Promotion: Comprehensive information on opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and incentives, plus assistance with site selection, permits, and licensing.
- Strategic Connections: Facilitated matchmaking with local businesses, government agencies, and resource owners through established business associations and chambers of commerce networks.
- Market Intelligence and Advocacy: Crucial market insights and business environment intelligence, while leveraging relationships with all six Southwest state governments to advocate for investor-friendly policies.
- Value Chain Integration: Support connecting investors with suppliers, buyers, and strategic partners across sectors, plus export promotion, regulatory guidance, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution.
Proven Success in Agricultural Investment
The initiative’s effectiveness is demonstrated through ongoing feasibility studies on advanced cassava processing facility development in Southwest Nigeria, currently attracting significant investor attention. This flagship project transforms the region’s abundant cassava production into high-value products, including high-quality cassava flour, starch, sorbitol, fructose, ethanol, and cassava chips.
The facility is designed to showcase how strategic investment facilitation creates sustainable economic ecosystems benefiting farmers, processors, and consumers while generating substantial investor returns.
“Our comprehensive feasibility studies and value chain facilitation have proven instrumental in connecting investors with viable opportunities,” said Dr. Seye Oyeleye, the Director General of DAWN Commission. “The cassava processing project demonstrates our capacity to transform agricultural potential into profitable commercial ventures.”
Expanding Investment Horizons
While maintaining focus on agro-related investments, the DAWN-CEDAR partnership is preparing to expand services across additional sectors where Southwest Nigeria holds competitive advantages, providing investors access to expertly-vetted opportunities across multiple industries.
The initiative aligns with DAWN Commission’s mission to drive economic development and regional integration through strategic sector interventions, aiming to reduce investment risks, accelerate project implementation, and maximize stakeholder returns.
About DAWN Commission: The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission is the dedicated technocratic institution promoting economic integration and sustainable development across Southwest Nigeria’s six states.
About CEDAR: The Centre for Enterprise Development and Action Research (CEDAR) specializes in enterprise development, investment facilitation, and economic research across Nigeria.