Abuja- Mrs Uju Baba, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), has called on state governors to make access to land easy for investors to set up businesses in the country.
The call is contained in a statement issued by Mr Joel Attah, Head Media and Protocol of NIPC in Abuja on Thursday.
Baba, who made the call when she visited Gov. Idris Wada of Kogi, described acquisition of land as part of hindrances to the free inflow of investments in the country.
The visit was in furtherance to create a synergy between the states and the commission in order to promote investments.
“Investment potential are domiciled in the states and most investors who have indicated interest to invest in one sector or the other find it impossible to acquire land on time.
“This is even after meeting all other obligations to set up their businesses.
“Location of investment in the state will enhance the growth of the economy, create wealth and generate employment for the indigenes of the state,’’ she said.
Baba called on the Kogi governor to advise investors coming to the state to pass through the commission.
She said the commission was the only agency with the legal framework for all investment related matters through registration of their enterprise, provision of adequate information, incentives and aftercare services.
Baba urged the governor to work with the commission to promote the abundant investment opportunities in Kogi.
She urged the governor to leverage on the commission in setting up a One Stop Investment Centre for Kogi.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that Baba was in the state to witness the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between the state and Capegate Bio-Energy Company and Coza International for the building of a 30, 000 hectare comprehensive farm and downstream industrial park.
In his response, Wada promised to collaborate with the commission and described NIPC as a senior partner in promoting and attracting investments into the states.
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He commended the NIPC boss for her gesture and said her presence would spur other investors to come to the state.
Wada urged her to consider the state in all her investment drive considering that “Kogi State has abundant solid mineral resources that are yet untapped and endowed with huge agricultural potential.’’ (NAN)