- Mbah also said that the state is pushing for the construction of a cargo terminal and the completion of the international wing of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, with help from the Federal Government
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has said that his state is open for business and that the financial reforms implemented by the Tinubu administration are rubbing off positively on the state.
Mbah made the remarks after a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on Tuesday night.
“We are doing a lot, trying to attract investors to Enugu State,” Mbah said.
“And the fact that we now have the ease of investors bringing in their money and also being able to repatriate it as a result of the unification of the foreign exchange rates would largely rub off positively on Enugu State.”
Mbah also said that the state is pushing for the construction of a cargo terminal and the completion of the international wing of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, with help from the Federal Government.
“There is a couple of things that we have promised our people to do in Enugu State, which requires that we collaborate closely with the Federal Government in order to achieve them,” Mbah said. “Enugu is largely the capital of Igboland. So, we want to build our cargo terminal. We also want to ensure that the international wing of our airport is operational.”
Mbah also said that the state is prepared for investment, highlighting the government’s substantial efforts in addressing the sit-at-home challenges and associated security issues.
“The sit-at-home thing is gone,” Mbah said.
“We no longer have a sit-at-home in Enugu State, and I dare say in the South East. In our state, we have workers go to work on Monday and the schools are open on Monday. Business and economic activities are back. So, what we are dealing with now is to erase that sad memory from our history.”
“Therefore, we have a relatively enhanced security situation in the zone and Enugu State, and we are calling on those who want to invest in the zone to please come in. Enugu State is open for business,” Mbah further assured.