Abuja is open to business, investors – Minister

The recent completion works on major Abuja infrastructure networks have opened up Abuja for investment and tourism, the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, declared at the ongoing Abuja International Trade Fair.

The minister, who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant on Finance and Economic Matters, Dr. Bala Mohammed Liman, declared that his administration is collaborating with relevant stakeholders to explore the great potentials of the territory in the minerals sector.

The administration, he stated, is also implementing the National Industrial Revolution Plan (NIRP), aimed at integrating the agriculture value chain and focusing on agro-processing and industrial hubs.

“We are working to provide the enabling environment for investments, trades and entrepreneurship to thrive. A major aspect of this initiative includes efforts to eliminate cases of multiple taxation and leveraging technology to improve our business processes.”

Malam Bello therefore, invited investors to take advantage of the favourable investment climate of Abuja to invest there.

While welcoming participant to the 12th Abuja International Trade Fair, the President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, (ABUCCIMA) Mr. Tony Ejinkoye, stated that the event served as a platform for companies and individuals to showcase and demonstrate their products and services.