By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
The Edo State Government has stepped up efforts to attract both local and foreign investors by promoting investment opportunities across key sectors, including mining, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, power and the digital economy.
Commissioner for Business, Trade and Investment, Omoh Anabor, said the government was taking steps to create a more business-friendly environment through digitisation, faster approval processes and initiatives aimed at eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks and reducing multiple taxation.
He disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
Anabor highlighted Edo State’s rich mineral resources, agricultural products such as palm produce, cashew, rice, cassava and pineapple, as well as its cultural heritage and tourism attractions, as key areas with significant investment potential.
Anabor also disclosed plans to expand the Made-in-Edo initiative through an online platform to connect local producers with domestic and international buyers, while digital-skills programmes would equip youths for opportunities in the global technology market.
He said investors from sectors including agro-processing, fertiliser production, real estate and tourism had already expressed interest in the state.
The commissioner further urged investors to come to Edo, create jobs and contribute to economic growth, assuring them of the government’s commitment to building a business-friendly environment.
