Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially inaugurated the Enugu State Ease-of-Doing-Business Council, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to transforming the state into a $30 billion economy, up from its current $4.4 billion valuation.
The 25-member council, inaugurated at the Government House in Enugu, is chaired by Governor Mbah himself.
Speaking at the ceremony, he emphasized the importance of creating a conducive business environment to attract investment.
“Recall that one of the first activities that I performed after my swearing in was to sign Executive Order 005, which speaks to Ease-of-Doing-Business,” he noted.
He added, “It largely tells us that we cannot achieve the ambitious economic growth plan that we have given ourselves if we do not attract private investments.”
Stressing the importance of investor confidence, Mbah remarked, “Investors were not Father Christmas and would naturally tilt to where there is conducive environment and higher return on investment, RoI.”
According to the governor, the council is a strategic step to achieving his administration’s larger vision for Enugu.
“Therefore, for us as a state government, this Ease-of-Doing-Business Council is consistent with our objectives to ensure that we create an environment for businesses to thrive,” he said.
The initiative has garnered praise from business leaders in the region.
Representing the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Second Deputy President Dr Eric Chime described the formation of the council as “another great leap for Enugu State under Governor Mbah’s leadership.”
Similarly, while responding to journalists, President of the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Barr. Sam Ogbunwobodo, lauded the governor for aligning the state with international business standards.
He acknowledged Mbah’s proactive steps in boosting investor confidence and facilitating economic development.
