By SUNDAY ABBA, Abuja
The Nasarawa State Government, through its investment arm, the Nasarawa State Investment and Development Agency (NASIDA), recently hosted the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and Core International, a natural resources specialist consultancy, for a pivotal working mission focused on project profiling and investment promotion.
The high-level engagement centred on leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance investment inflow. Key discussions involved exploring the i-MINE digital platform, strengthening data generation capabilities, and establishing effective project preparation mechanisms.
The visit, according to a statement made available to SUMMIT POST NEWS, was part of the NIPC and Core International national programme, which is strategically designed to significantly boost investment into Nigeria by combining digital technology with targeted global outreach.
“As a core part of the data generation strategy, Core International will utilise sophisticated Thermovision (TVT) technology. This technology will enable the exploration of large areas within a short timeframe to map the state’s mineral wealth, providing maps with favourable signs of specific ores, and generating 3D models of mineral deposits for solid minerals. This precise data generation is a crucial step toward de-risking projects and attracting serious investors,” the statement read in part.
Governor Sulei expressed deep appreciation to the NIPC for the strategic collaboration with Core International and for selecting Nasarawa as a sub-national focus for the initiative.
He stressed that his administration is fully prepared to welcome all investors who are committed to the State’s development.
The number one Nasarawa citizen highlighted the immense investment potential across sectors in the state, noting, “The state is investable in projects, be it agriculture, mining, and more recently, oil and gas.”
He assured the delegation that the partnership with NASIDA is a strategic and forward-looking step for the state.
Archi Troko, Platform Director for Core International, addressed the governor, saying: “We had a highly fruitful and rigorous meeting with the NASIDA team. We were able to pinpoint critical pressure points in project preparation and immediately proffer tangible solutions, which is a core pillar of the NIPC and Core International Partnership.
“Our mission is clear: we are here to optimise and support state investment efforts. Nasarawa State is demonstrating the proactive effort required to attract serious capital and we look forward to fully supporting its deliverables.”
The mission concluded successfully with the selection of a group of high-profile projects that would be included in the national investment programme, marking a significant milestone in Nasarawa’s drive to become a prime investment destination in Nigeria.
The NIPC and Core International team will now continue its working mission to other Nigerian States.
The programme, according to the statement, is open to both state-owned and private sector projects seeking project preparation and enhanced investment promotion support, and can be accessed via nipc@i-mine.co.uk.