Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has urged investors to avail themselves of the friendly business and investment environment his administration has provided, to invest in the state.

Governor Ugwuanyi who pointed out the growing number of businesses and investments that have found their destination in Enugu State under his watch, said that his administration has continued to serve as a business and investment enabler through the sustained provision of a pleasant business and investment environment underpinned by peace, security, consistent and favouable polices, friendly tax regime, robust infrastructure and professional regulatory oversight.

The governor maintained that his administration since its inception has committed itself to creating the enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the state, as well as implementing Business-friendly programmes to boost private investment, facilitate ease of doing business and stimulate economic activities.

Governor Ugwuanyi in his separate speeches during the inauguration of Hard Break Plus Hotel, Enugu and Divine FM 101.3 Enugu, expressed delight that the business outfits are eloquent testimonies to his administration’s commitment to leverage private sector for job and wealth creations and revenue generation for the state.

The governor said that the new hotel, located at New Haven, Enugu, is a major boost to Enugu’s hospitality profile and a key contribution to the nation’s tourism sector.

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He expressed confidence that the hotel can compete favourably with its counterpart anywhere in the world, “going by its serene ambience, beautiful furnishing and top-notch services.” 

Congratulating the Board and Management of the establishment for extending the frontiers of their luxury brand to Enugu, Governor Ugwuanyi used the opportunity to appeal to investors, particularly Enugu indigenes, to emulate the aku luo uno philosophy of the Chairman of the hotel, Mr. Ikenna Okafor, and explore boundless business opportunities in the tourism sector of the state. 

Welcoming Divine FM 101.3 Enugu to the Coal City with expectations of its impactful presence in the broadcast industry, job and wealth creations, and the state’s internal generation stream, Governor Ugwuanyi told the management, led by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mrs. Crystal Jane Cosmas, that “your decision to locate your Radio Station in Enugu is, therefore, a decision well made.”

The governor explained that the Enugu State One-Stop-Investment-Centre (OSIC), under the Enugu State Investment Development Authority (ESIDA) seamlessly facilitates all bureaucratic processes required for starting business in the state.

Governor Ugwuanyi disclosed that many business and investment promoters have availed themselves the unique opportunity by thinking Enugu as a preferred destination in their location consideration.