Ugwuanyi Restates Commitment To Private Sector Investments

Enugu State Governor, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has reiterated his administration’s commitment to support and encourage genuine private sector-driven business investments to bloom in the state.
Gov. Ugwuanyi, who spoke when he received the management team of United Nigeria Airlines, led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, at the Government House, Enugu, yesterday, assured the delegation that his administration will fully support the company to grow its business in Enugu State.
The governor stressed that the state government wants more business investments in Enugu State, and is poised to encourage the private sector to thrive in the state, to add value to the economy and wellbeing of the residents.
His words: “We will give you the whole support; be rest assured of our support; we have to support you. Once I see a private sector- driven investment, I will support it. We want more business investments here”, he vowed.
According to him, the peace and security being enjoyed in Enugu State was as a result of the concerted efforts of his administration to protect lives and property, improve the welfare of the people and encourage businesses to grow in the state.
“I cherish this peace. People cherish the way we do things here”, the governor added.
Speaking after the interactive meeting with Gov. Ugwuanyi, the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Dr. Okonkwo, disclosed that the delegation was at the Government House, Enugu, on a courtesy visit to the governor as part of the company’s programme of its Annual Retreat taking place in Enugu “which is our hub”.
Dr. Okonkwo, who revealed that “we want to start shifting our base to Enugu”, said that they discussed the need for closer relationship and partnership with the Enugu State Government.

By: Canice Amadi Enugu