The Southeast Business and Investment Summit (SEBIS) has declared Enugu State as one of Nigeria's most rapidly emerging destinations for major investors, attributing this growth to the state's strengthened business climate and enhanced security measures.
Strategic Projects and Economic Summit
Dr. Ifedi Okwenna, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive of SEBIS, made this announcement during the weekend in Enugu following a comprehensive tour of strategic government projects. The inspection included visits to the state's central security facilities, the tech and innovative hub, the ongoing Enugu International Hospital, the Government Technical College, the Smart Green Schools, and a tractor assembly plant currently under construction.
The delegation was in the city for a three-day economic summit that gathered hundreds of business leaders from across Nigeria. The summit, themed "Remaking the Southeast as an Economic Powerhouse," focused on eight critical areas to create a coordinated development plan for the region.
Key Drivers of Investor Confidence
Dr. Okwenna emphasized that the reforms implemented by Governor Peter Mbah's administration, particularly in security and infrastructure development, have significantly boosted investor confidence. He stated that these efforts have successfully repositioned Enugu as a safe, profitable, and strategically located hub for large-scale investments.
"Many of our members are already indicating strong interest in Enugu as their preferred investment destination because the enabling environment is clearly visible," Okwenna told journalists. "The level of security assurance and the quality of infrastructure being put in place give businesses confidence that their investments will be safeguarded and yield sustainable returns."
Future Partnerships and 'Think Home' Call
SEBIS has expressed its commitment to partnering with the Enugu State Government to accelerate investment inflows. The focus sectors for this collaboration include agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, Fintech, MSMEs, sports, and energy.
Dr. Okwenna also issued a strong call to action, encouraging investors of Southeast origin to "think home." He stressed that Enugu State has demonstrated a clear readiness to host and support major industrial operations, making it a prime location for business growth and regional economic development.
