The United States of America (USA) has applauded the new face of business environment in Enugu State under the administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
It said the state is now a destination for investment.
Speaking during a courtesy visit to governor Ugwuanyi at the Government House, Enugu, the U.S Commercial Counselor, Brent Omadahl, who led the delegation from the country’s mission in Nigeria, appreciated the existing business relationship between local companies in the state and in the United States. Omadahl said it was possible because of the peaceful and conducive business atmosphere provided by the governor.
The counselor disclosed that the U.S. was ready to invest in Enugu State, particularly, in the area of solar energy under Public Private Partnership (PPP). He said one of the aims of the visit was to follow up discussion on the proposed solar energy factory in Nachi by a U.S. firm, Dusable Investment which, when completed, will generate power and provide employment.
The counselor stated that the delegation was also in Enugu for the Network USA Outreach Summit for the South East Zone and in furtherance of Ugwuanyi’s conversation with the American Ambassador to Nigeria, W. Stuart Symington to speak with the business community on how to do business with the U.S.
The visit he added was also to dispel misconceptions about the U.S. visa procedure. The coounselor added that there are U.S. companies willing to do business in Enugu under the PPP.
“We came in the direction of the U.S. ambassador to Nigeria. He came and saw you (governor). He had a conversation with you on what we can do to drive business to Enugu. With that in mind, we reasoned that the trade fair will be a good time to come and talk about business. Many companies in the U.S. are willing to come to the state to do business because of the friendly environment. My office is actually a network to facilitate these opportunities,” Omdahl said.
In his response, Governor Ugwuanyi expressed delight at the visit, saying that it has offered his administration a rare opportunity to deepen its bond of friendship, to highlight areas of mutual interests and to discuss potential opportunities particularly on trade and investment.
Ugwuanyi made Enugu business-friendly, says US envoy
