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Ministry of Trade, Industry,

Investment, and Cooperatives

About Our Ministry

About Our Ministry

Learn about our history, mission, and commitment to driving economic growth in Ekiti State.

Our History & Establishment

Established in 1996 following the creation of Ekiti State, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment, and Cooperatives (formerly Ministry of Commerce and Cooperatives) is saddled with the responsibility of ensuring the continued economic buoyancy of Ekiti State as well as developing and promoting good livelihoods for the people.

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The Ministry is divided into Administration and Supply, Finance and Accounts, Small and Medium Industries, Trade, Cooperative Services and Industrial Advisory Services and Planning, Research and Statistics Departments.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment, and Cooperatives has embarked on various projects ranging from investment promotion, cooperative activities and promotion of MSMEs, capacity building for SMEs and entrepreneurship development programmes to achieve its objectives.

Our Vision

To build a dynamic, inclusive and competitive economic ecosystem that positions Ekiti State as a leading destination for enterprise, trade, industry, investment and cooperative development.

Our Mission

To formulate and implement effective policies, programmes and partnerships that promote trade, attract and retain investment, accelerate industrial development, strengthen cooperative enterprises, and empower Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to create sustainable jobs, increase productivity and drive inclusive economic growth across Ekiti State.

Key Milestone

Over 27 years of dedicated service to economic development of Ekiti State, facilitating billions in investments and supporting thousands of businesses.

Our Strategic Focus

We provide comprehensive services to support business growth and economic development across Ekiti State.

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Investment Promotion

Promoting Investment by creating a business-friendly environment and facilitating investment opportunities across the State.

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SME Support

Supporting MSMEs through access to finance, capacity development, markets, technology and business support services.

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Trade Facilitation

Strengthening Trade through improved market infrastructure, trade facilitation and stronger relationships with traders and business associations.

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Industrial Development

Driving Industrial Development by facilitating industrialisation, local production and value-chain development.

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Cooperative Development

Developing Cooperatives as vehicles for economic inclusion, wealth creation and collective enterprise.

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Partnership Building

Building Partnerships with the private sector, development organisations, financial institutions and other stakeholders to accelerate economic development.

Our Leadership

Experienced leaders committed to driving economic transformation in Ekiti State.

Mrs. Omotayo Adeola

Mrs. Omotayo Adeola

Hon. Commissioner

Pharm. Ejimokun Bunmi Peter

Pharm. Ejimokun Bunmi Peter

Permanent Secretary

Femi Familuji

Femi Familuji

Director, Administration & Supplies

Ojo Isaac Ayodele

Ojo Isaac Ayodele

Director, Finance & Account

Obisesan Victor Oluwafemi

Obisesan Victor Oluwafemi

Director, Cooperative Services

Ogidiolu Lawrence Omoniyi

Ogidiolu Lawrence Omoniyi

Director, Trade Services

Ojo Isaac Kehinde

Ojo Isaac Kehinde

Director, Revenue Mobilisation

Ogunlade Ayodele

Ogunlade Ayodele

Director, SME

Omotayo Ebenezer Oluwafemi

Omotayo Ebenezer Oluwafemi

Director, Planning