The inaugural Enugu State Investment Roundtable, aimed at unveiling over 30 potential project opportunities to investors, has commenced today at the Old Government Lodge in Enugu.
This roundtable, with the theme, Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships, marks the beginning of a series of business and investment events organized by the state government in preparation for the highly anticipated Enugu State Diaspora and Investment Summit, scheduled for April 2024.
During the event, Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, will share his vision for the state and present the State’s Integrated Sector-Based Productivity Growth Strategy. This strategy outlines a clear path towards achieving an ambitious goal of a 30-billion-dollar GDP growth for Enugu State.
Furthermore, Governor Mbah will present a pipeline of 30 potential project opportunities, with an estimated investment value exceeding 2.1 billion dollars.
These projects are expected to significantly impact and enhance the quality of life and standard of living for the residents of Enugu State.
The Enugu State Investment Roundtable serves as a platform for fostering collaboration between the government and potential investors.
It aims to showcase the immense potential and investment opportunities available in the state, while also providing a conducive environment for fruitful discussions and partnerships.
Those attending the roundtable are the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Jonny Baxter, World Bank Nigeria Country Director, Shubham Chaudhuri, the Regional Chief Operating Officer, African Export-Import Bank, (AfriExim) and Chief Economist and Vice President African Development Bank (AfDB), Prof Kevin Urama.
Others are the Deputy Director, Investment – United Kingdom Department for Business and Trade, Morayo Adekunle, Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company, Chinua Azubuike, among other investment partners.
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