Osun partners Austalian Government on critical sectors

The Osun state government and the Australian government are planning to partner on education, agriculture, mining and solid mineral exploration as well as renewable energy.

This according to Governor Rauf Aregbesola is in a bid to boost the economy of the state and solidify a symbiotic relationship with the Australian government.

This was made known during a courtesy visit of the Australian high commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Lehmann to Governor Aregbesola.

Oregbesola said Osunhopes to benefit from the Australian Official Development Assistance which has earmarked millions of dollars for the assistance of sub-Saharan Africa.

In his response, the Australian high commissioner, Paul Lehmann lauded the achievements of governor Aregbesola on different sectors of the state economy and pledges his country’s readiness to assist the state.

He acknowledged that Nigerian students excel in Australia and promised that his country will give scholarships to Nigerian students willing to study in Australia.