Gov Urges Investors To Exploit State’s Business Opportunities

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has urged investors to avail themselves of the friendly business and investment environment his administration has provided to invest in the state.
Expressing satisfaction over the growing number of businesses and investments that have found their destination in Enugu State under his watch, Ugwuanyi  said his administration had continued to serve as a business and investment enabler through the sustained provision of a pleasant business and investment environment.
According to him, the investment environment was underpinned by peace, security, consistent and favourable polices, friendly tax regime, robust infrastructure and professional regulatory oversight.
The Governor stated that his administration, since inception, has “committed itself to creating the enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the state, and implemented business-friendly programmes to boost private investment, facilitate ease of doing business and stimulate economic activities”.
Governor Ugwuanyi, who disclosed this  recently in his separate speeches during the inauguration of Hard Break Plus Hotel, Enugu and Divine FM 101.3, Enugu, expressed delight, saying “the business outfits are eloquent testimonies to my administration’s commitment to leverage private sector for job and wealth creations and revenue generation for the state”.
The Governor said the new hotel is a major boost to Enugu’s hospitality profile and a key contribution to the nation’s tourism sector,
He said the hotel can compete favourably with its counterparts anywhere in the world, “going by its serene ambience, beautiful furnishing and top-notch services”.
Congratulating the board and management of the establishment for extending the frontiers of their luxury brand to Enugu, Governor Ugwuanyi used the opportunity to appeal to investors, particularly Enugu indigenes, to emulate the ‘aku luo uno’ philosophy of the co-CEOs of Hard Break Hotels Limited, Chief Okechukwu Anthony Okafor, and Chief Ikenna Okafor, and explore boundless business opportunities in the tourism sector of the state.
Welcoming Divine FM 101.3, Enugu, to the Coal City with expectations of its impactful presence in the broadcast industry, job and wealth creations, and the state’s internal revenue stream, Governor Ugwuanyi told the management, led by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Crystal Jane Cosmas, that “your decision to locate your radio station in Enugu is, therefore, a decision well made.”
The Governor explained that the Enugu State One-Stop-Investment-Centre (OSIC), under the Enugu State Investment Development Authority (ESIDA), seamlessly facilitates all bureaucratic processes required for starting business in the state.

He disclosed that many business and investment promoters have availed themselves of the unique opportunity by thinking Enugu as a preferred destination in their location consideration.

In her address, the MD/CEO of Divine FM 101.3, Enugu, Dr. Cosmas, expressed profound gratitude to Governor Ugwuanyi for coming in person to inaugurate the radio station at Trans Ekulu, Enugu, and his administration’s “immense cooperation and support for businesses to thrive in Enugu State”.

She stated that the radio station is delighted to be in Enugu and is committed to providing quality services to the people of the state.

The Presiding Bishop of Rock Cathedral, Asata, Enugu, Bishop Obi Onubogu and the Chairman of Divine 21st Century Communications Limited, Dr. D.C Duru, were among dignitaries that witnessed the event.

By: Canice Amadi, Enugu