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Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, has assured local and international investors of an enabling environment backed by improved security and massive infrastructure development.
Mbah who gave the assurance at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) 2025 Meet the Governor Series on Thursday in Lagos, pointed out that his administration had reduced crime in the state by more than 80 per cent through huge investments in security, while ongoing infrastructure projects were easing the movement of people and goods.
He stated that about 70 per cent of paved city roads had been accomplished to ease movements for businesses and residents, adding that new schools, estates, and transport systems were developed alongside agro-industrial hubs and tourism projects.
The Governor said four major tourism sites were under construction, alongside the establishment of the state’s integrated livestock hub.
He said Enugu was working to grow its economy from 4.4 million dollars to 30 million dollars in eight years, achieve zero per cent poverty rate, and become the premier destination for business and tourism in Nigeria.
Also speaking, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Jonny Baxter, who spoke on Nigeria’s importance to the United Kingdom, stated that both countries shared a dynamic, long-standing, and multi-dimensional trade relationship.
According to Mr Baxter the trade relationship was currently valued at £7.9 billion, the highest figure since records began, asserting that the UK is the biggest investor in Nigeria, accounting for 65 per cent of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows.
He added that the UK was keen to see greater diversification of Nigerian exports just as he stated that through the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) and its Trade for Development programme, the UK supports Nigeria’s export growth.
On his part, Abimbola Olashore, president, NBCC, said the event was designed to create a living bridge where vision met enterprise and where policies could be tested against the realities of business between government and private sector.
He noted that the platform had not only deepened dialogue but also generated concrete opportunities, opportunities that had translated into investments, partnerships, and new markets.
Mr Olashore said in two years, under the leadership of the governor of Enugu, the state had become a state on the move; a reform-driven, investment-ready, business-friendly destination.
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