Business leaders and investors at the Enugu Investors Network inaugural meeting, held in the state’s capital over the weekend, have committed to investing in the state.
The Industry captains also praised Governor Peter Mbah’s achievements within his six months in office, seen as indicators of Enugu’s future economic and infrastructure developments over the next 8 years.
Gathered at this historic Enugu State Old Governor’s Lodge for the Enugu Investors Network Inaugural meeting are key industry players mainly from the Southeastern region of Nigeria.
The economic roundtable, initiated by Governor Peter Mbah, aims to share the State’s growth plan with investors.
There is a unanimous agreement among these leaders that a new Enugu, and indeed the South East, is attainable with deliberate efforts from governments in providing platforms and targeted policies to encourage investments and de-risk investor ventures.
Governor Mbah, in declaring the meeting open, outlined his administration’s vision to grow the Enugu State economy by placing domestic industries at the core of the state’s economic plans.
He told the investors that their businesses would serve as the bridge connecting the state and the region to international markets, enhancing the state’s global competitiveness.
Governor Mbah emphasized the need for structured and deepened partnerships with the state government to ensure mutual prosperity.
Economic watchers say, the Enugu Investors Network inaugural meeting sets the stage for a collaborative effort between the government and indigenous investors to drive economic growth, demonstrating Governor Mbah’s commitment to fostering a conducive business environment in Enugu State.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
