The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Audi Company Limited, Mr. Clem Ifezue has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his commitment and contributions in ensuring that businesses flourish in the state.
Mr. Ifezue who made the commendation when Gov. Ugwuanyi unveiled the Audi Company Limited and Partners South-Eastern Business Hub in Enugu, on Thursday, disclosed that the business outfit, which offers services in power solution, automobile and engineering works, was established in the state following the outcome of the objective survey carried out by the company across the five states of the South East geo-political zone.
The Audi boss stated that all the indices towards the choice of state for the establishment of the company in the South East, in terms of security, peaceful atmosphere, human resources, historical background and centrality, favoured Enugu State.
He noted that the Enugu office was established to bring the company’s products closer to the final consumers who are dominant in the South East.
According to him, “Siting where the company will be in the South East became a challenge. We looked at security of the states; the state with the best security. We went further to look at the reports from the Nigeria Police. We looked again at the historical background of all the South East states. We also looked at the state that has created the best environment for businesses to thrive. We once again looked at the human resources, where we can have people that will be able to deliver our goals.
“In all the indices Enugu State came first. His Excellency (Ugwuanyi) we thank you for your commitment and all you have done to make business prosper in Enugu State”. Also in his opening prayer, the Chaplain, Government House, Awka, Anambra State, Rev. Fr. Patrick Okafor stressed that “Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration has been able to provide the enabling environment for this industry to thrive”, and thanked the governor for his dedication to peace, development and business growth in Enugu State. Unveiling the company, GovUgwuanyi expressed delight that it has joined the growing number of businesses and investments that have birthed in Enugu State under his administration. He stated that his administration has continued to serve as a business and investment enabler through the sustained provision of a friendly business and investment climate underpinned by robust infrastructure, peace, security, consistent and favourable policies, friendly tax regime and professional regulatory oversight.
“We go a step further by facilitating all bureaucratic processes required for starting and doing business through our One-Stop-Investment-Centre (OSIC) under the Enugu State Investment Development Authority (ESIDA).