The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN) and Chairman of Aqua Rapha investment Nigeria Limited, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has described Enugu State as peaceful and safe for investment with an outstanding feature as “the most hospitable state in the country.” Mbaka made the assertion when the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Nigeria, Inger Ultvedt, paid a visit to the Government House, Enugu, to explore business opportunities in the state.
The cleric noted that Enugu is peaceful, secure and conducive for investment because of the leadership qualities of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, who he described as “an innovative, kind-hearted and God-fearing governor”. He added that Governor Ugwuanyi is reliable and committed to rapid development of the state, stressing that he has “zero tolerance for corruption.” Mbaka encouraged the Swedish ambassador and her team to invest in Enugu State, especially in the area of renewable energy, to guarantee steady power supply for ease of doing business in the state. The cleric disclosed that his company is already partnering with a Swedish company on business service delivery.
In her remark, the Swedish ambassador expressed delight at the hospitality accorded her delegation in Enugu, disclosing that the Government of Sweden has a promising market with a lot of investors willing to do business in the state in particular and Nigeria in general. She cited diversification of the economy as key to national growth, stressing that: “Today we have diversified. Our university is focusing a lot on innovation and entrepreneurship. We have a very good co-operation with the University of Nigeria Nsukka”.