Abuja - Against the background of recent kidnap and murder of some
foreigners in the country by the Ansaru militants, President Goodluck
Jonathan has assured the international community that his
administration will continue to do everything possible to enhance the
security of lives and investments in Nigeria.
He gave the assurance when he received in audience a 45-member trade delegation from the United States of America.
According to the President, the Federal Government was working very
hard to overcome Nigeria’s current security challenges in the country.
He said an intensive effort is being exerted by his administration to
curb terrorism and other criminal acts such as kidnapping and hostage
taking.
The President also assured the delegation that his administration
will continue to empower the private sector to serve as the main drivers
of the federal government’s agenda for national economic growth and
development.
He assured that Investors could be very confident of the safety of
their present and future investments in Nigeria as the country already
had one of the most liberal legal regimes for the movement of capital
and profits.
“We welcome your interest and commitment to Nigeria. You are coming
at a time when sectors previously dominated by government monopolies are
being opened up to the private sector because we fully believe that
that is the best way forward and the best way to create greater
efficiency, employment and economic prosperity.
“You all know Nigeria’s potentials. With its very huge market and the
conducive investment climate we are working hard to foster, it is a
country where your companies can do very fruitful business and I assure
you of the full encouragement and support of the Federal Government for
your investments,” the President told the delegation.
The delegation was led by the President and CEO of the Corporate
Council on Africa, Mr. Steve Hayes and the Executive Vice President of
the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Ms. Mimi Alemayehou that
The co-leader of the delegation, Mr. Hayes thanked President Jonathan
for his efforts to promote greater trade and economic cooperation
between Nigeria and the United States.
The leader assured President Jonathan that the Corporate Council on
Africa and its members fully recognized Nigeria’s immense economic
potentials and will do their best to support his agenda for national
transformation.
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