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Nigerian Government Seeks Strategic Investment to Aid Economic Sectors Recovery

The federal government of Nigeria has recently stated its preparedness to partner with potential investment partners in critical sectors of the nation’s economy to expedite recovery.
Some of the areas, the government said includes; domestication of production of key commodities through Backward Integration Programs, driving the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), especially through access to finance and markets; and cultivating investments particularly through improving the ease of doing business in the country.
Disclosing this in Lagos at JCI Africa and Middle East Senate Association (AMESA) Conference, themed; “building emerging leaders for Africa and the Middle East,” the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Adeniyi Adebayo, said the country remains the best investment destination in Africa.
Speaking on the topic, “Opportunities and potentials of trade and investments in Nigeria,” Adebayo, noted that the country’s overall policy thrusts are built around three thematic areas of focus.
He said, “With the nation’s BIP, the ministry has intensified efforts to increase local production, increase job opportunities and provide foreign exchange through the domestication of identified priority products namely Automobiles, Palm Oil, Dairy, Sugar, Cassava Starch and Cotton, Textiles and Garments.
“For Automobiles, our focus is on boosting activities around the local assembly of vehicles and auto component manufacturing by providing fiscal incentives, stimulating demand through targeted government patronage and establishment of consumer credit schemes and to improve economies of scale.”
“For Sugar, through the provision of fiscal incentives, import quota allocations, physical infrastructure for irrigation and foreign exchange to operators, we are driving the production of Sugar. For Oil Palm, we are intensifying efforts to facilitate investments across the value chain to increase the local production of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) and its derivatives.
“For Cassava Starch, we are focused on bringing in large-scale investors to increase the production of cassava starch. For Cotton, Textiles and Garments, our strategy here is to improve the cost competitiveness of textile production and leverage Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for garment production for export, ”he added.
Explaining the reason for the birth of the policy drive, the Minister stated the key areas are targeted at meeting
Adebayo further said that the development of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and addressing the challenges of poor packaging, labelling and quantity of manufactured goods by MSMEs would mitigate the rejection of made in Nigeria products and ensure sustainability in the global market.
The Minister also listed other areas the government is working to make Nigeria investment friendly, including the National Action Committee on the AfCFTA, enactment of the CAMA Act, Special Agro-processing Zones (SAPZs).
“I would like to reiterate that potential investors should make use of all the investment resources and guides provided by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC), such as the Book of States which consist of the competitive advantages and the key investment opportunities in each of Nigeria’s 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the “iGuide Nigeria”, an online investment guide to help investors make better-informed decisions about investing in Nigeria.
“I would like to conclude this address by saying that we are open to strategic collaboration with potential investment partners in all the areas I have touched on in this speech,” he added.
On his part, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu who was represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Abisola Olusanya stressed the need for governments to focus investment on the youths as they remain the force for the future of the nation’s economic recovery.
“Going by the theme of this conference “Building Emerging Leaders for Africa and the Middle East”, it has become evident that both the African continent and the Middle East region need now more than ever, to invest in as well as build the capacity of young adults and youths to meet up with the challenges of the 21st century as well as future demands.
“Investing in the youths and their leadership potentials as well as helping the younger generation build their leadership capacity from now will help lay a structure and solid foundation upon which our development in Africa and the Middle East will thrive,” he said.
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Akwa Ibom APC Gears Up to Receive President Tinubu as Governor Umo Eno Joins Party

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State has announced its readiness to host President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other top party leaders as it officially welcomes Governor Umo Eno into its ranks.
Speaking at a press briefing in Uyo on Friday, APC chieftain and former presidential aide, Senator Ita Enang, disclosed that the party was fully prepared to receive the president, Vice President Kashim Shettima, APC National Chairman, and governors elected on the party’s platform for the historic reception.
Governor Umo Eno had on June 6 formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, in a move widely described as a political game-changer in Akwa Ibom.
Enang, a former Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly and Niger Delta Affairs, said the governor’s defection had effectively aligned the state with the central government.
He assured Governor Eno and his supporters that the APC would embrace them wholeheartedly and honour all agreements reached.
“As progressives, we shall work with the governor and his supporters to ensure that they fit into the party without hitches,” Enang stated. “We will also work with them to align programmes of the state government with the ideals and manifesto of the party.”
He further described the governor’s move as a “merger” that promises significant benefits for Akwa Ibom and its citizens.
The planned reception is expected to mark a major political event in the state, signaling a realignment of forces ahead of future elections.
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Ekiti Launches Aggressive Anti-Flood Campaign, Dredges Ofigba River

The Ekiti State Government has intensified efforts to prevent flooding across the state with the launch of a comprehensive dredging campaign, targeting critical waterways in both rural and urban areas.
Chairman of the Ekiti State Environmental Protection Agency (EKSEPA), Chief Bamitale Oguntoyinbo, disclosed this on Friday during an inspection visit to the ongoing dredging project at the Ofigba River in Ise-Ekiti.
Oguntoyinbo, who was accompanied by EKSEPA board members, said the visit was to assess the progress of work being carried out to mitigate flood risks in the community. He expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of the dredging work.
“I and other board members of EKSEPA are delighted with the level of job done by the site engineer because he is actually working with the directives of three-kilometer dredging of waterways,” he said.
According to him, the dredging commenced on June 4, and so far, 1.8 kilometers of the river have been successfully cleared.
He applauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for prioritizing the safety and welfare of residents by initiating the state-wide anti-flooding campaign.
“I want to commend our amiable governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, for embarking on zero tolerance campaign against flooding in every community and town in Ekiti,” Oguntoyinbo stated.
He also praised the General Manager of EKSEPA, Mr. Olukayode Adunmo, for his commitment to the project’s supervision and success.
In his remarks, Adunmo emphasized the urgent need to clear waterways choked by refuse, which impede water flow and contribute to flooding during the rainy season.
“Dredging of Ofigba River in Ise-Ekiti in Ise/Orun Local Government Area is necessary because some of the waterways have been blocked by refuse,” he explained. “There is the need for us to remove every blockage to enhance free flow of water and avert flooding during heavy rainfall.”
Adunmo also commended Governor Oyebanji for taking proactive steps to protect lives and properties across the state.
Residents of Ise-Ekiti have welcomed the government’s intervention. Chief Godwin Ojo, a community leader, expressed gratitude to the governor for his timely action.
“We thank the governor for the move to avert flooding in our community,” Ojo said. “May God grant him more wisdom to pilot the affairs of the state to an enviable height.”
The dredging campaign forms part of the Oyebanji administration’s broader commitment to environmental safety and disaster prevention.
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Tinubu to visit Kaduna Thursday to inaugurate key projects

President Bola Tinubu is expected in Kaduna State Today Thursday for the inauguration of several key developmental projects executed by the administration of Gov. Uba Sani.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the visit forms part of activities marking Sani’s two years in office.
The projects lined up for inauguration include the 300-bed Specialist Hospital in Millennium City, Kaduna, built by the state government to bolster the provision of healthcare services.
Tinubu will also inaugurate the Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development in Rigachikun, road projects in Soba, and Samaru Kataf LGA’S as well as the 24-kilometre Kafanchan Township Road.
Others are the Tudun Biri Road, the 22km road linking Kauru and Kubau LGAs as well as the Vocational and Skills Training Centre in Tudun Biri.
Tinubu is also expected to unveil 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, as part of efforts to modernise the state’s public transportation system.
The projects are part of the administration’s focus on infrastructurde evelopment, healthcare delivery, youths empowerment, and economic growth.
The state government described the visit as a significant moment for the people of Kaduna and an opportunity to showcase ongoing efforts to transform the state through impactful governance.
Sani, who marked his second year in office this month, has prioritised human capital development, rural infrastructure, and jobs creation since taking office in 2023.
Tinubu’s visit to Kaduna State was rescheduled from Wednesday to Thursday.
He was initially supposed to visit Kaduna on Wednesday, but due to the recent attacks in Benue, he shifted his trip.
The president visited Benue on Wednesday to commiserate with the victims of the recent attacks and assess the humanitarian crisis.
During his visit to Benue, Tinubu met with stakeholders, including traditional rulers, political and community leaders, and youth groups, to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities.
He also condemned the ongoing violence and called on the residents to embrace peace and mutual understanding.
NAN recalls that the Benue Government had declared a work-free day for Tinubu’s visit, urging the residents to turn out in large numbers to welcome him.
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