According to The Guardian, Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, is wooing the Nigerian diaspora community to consider Enugu as their next investment destination. He emphasized that his administration has created a business-friendly environment, facilitating investment processes and ensuring high returns on investment.¹
Mbah highlighted the state’s commitment to the diaspora community, citing policies like easy access to land, guaranteed returns, transparency, and a secure environment. He also acknowledged the significant role Nigerians in the diaspora play in national development, contributing an estimated $20-25 billion annually.
The governor invited Igbo investors in the diaspora to invest in the Southeast zone, leveraging the region’s entrepreneurial drive, industrious spirit, and rich history of migration. He showcased various initiatives, including the Enugu State Electricity Market, New Enugu Smart City, and Special Agro-Processing Zones, which offer potential for high returns on investment.
NiDCOM Chairman, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, commended the governor’s investment in infrastructure and security, noting the vast investment opportunities available to diaspora investors. She advocated for a diaspora fund to identify specific areas of investment, emphasizing that every state in the Southeast has something to offer investors.