EASE of Doing Business: NIPC, UNDP Trains Enugu Govt Officials
In a bid to position Enugu State to become a premier investment destination in Nigeria, the state has developed a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The collaboration has yielded a comprehensive training program for key government officials, aimed at enhancing the state’s investment climate and streamlining business processes.
To acelerate this initiative, a fifty carefully selected representatives from critical agencies in Enugu State converged at the Nike Lake Resort for a three-day sensitization workshop and training on the Nigerian Investment Certification Programme for States (NICPS).
This initiative seeks to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve the state’s ease of doing business ranking.
Lead Consultant John Oseji praised the participants’ engagement and dedication, stating, “I am impressed with the comportment, commitment, and performance of the participants. This training is crucial for Enugu State’s investment growth, and I am optimistic about the positive impact it will have.”
Sam-Ogbu Nwobodo, Managing Director of the Enugu State Investment Development Authority, expressed confidence in the state’s potential for certification. “With Governor Peter Mbah’s provisions to make Enugu the number one preferred destination for investment in Nigeria, I am confident that we will achieve our goal,” he said.
The training featured interactive group presentations on the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT analysis) of investing in Enugu State. This exercise aimed to identify areas for improvement and leverage the state’s competitive advantages.
The NIPC-UNDP collaboration is part of a broader effort to enhance Nigeria’s ease of doing business rankings. Recent reforms implemented by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) include:
Governor Peter Mbah has outlined an ambitious plan to make Enugu State one of the top three subnational economic hubs in Nigeria, with a GDP size of $30 billion. This vision is underpinned by strategic investments in infrastructure, human capital development, and business climate enhancement.
With the NIPC-UNDP training program, Enugu State is taking concrete steps towards achieving its investment goals, creating jobs, and boosting revenue generation.
As the state continues to refine its business environment, it is poised to become an attractive destination for local and international investors alike.