FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has wooed more Indian investors to the Federal Capital Territory; saying the FCTA will provide the needed conducive environment for businesses to flourish.
Wike made the call when the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Balasubramanian Shri, paid him a courtesy, Tuesday.
He stated that Indian’s commitment to keeping their cordial relationship with Nigerians was well appreciated.
Wike revealed that Indorama Petrochemical Industry in Port Harcourt remained an excellent signature of the Indian relationship with Nigeria.
He, therefore, stated that Abuja has investment opportunities, which Indian investors can explore; assuring of his administration’s commitment to creating a friendly environment.
According to him, the FCT Administration has gradually defeated forces of insecurity through strong collaboration of security agencies.
He stated that President Bola Tinubu has been supporting the FCT Administration to improve on the infrastructure of the nation’s capital; adding that the FCTA would like to deepen the bilateral relationship between India and Nigeria.
His words: “There is no doubt that we have cordial relationship with India. I do know that the President attended the G20 meeting. I do know that the President had a lot of private discussions with investors.”
“We will like to see that all the embassies in Abuja have an environment that is not hostile to carry out their assignments. So within our purview, we will not hastitate to give what is required for you do your assignments,” he said.
The Indian envoy earlier, recalled that his country has enjoyed good relationships with Nigeria, dating back to 1958.
Shri disclosed that Indian investors have created massive employment in Nigeria, becoming the second highest employers in Nigeria after the Federal Government.
“India and your country have excellent relationship. We actually started a diplomatic relationship two years before Nigeria’s Independence, that was in 1958 with a diplomatic office in Lagos,” the High Commissioner said.
“We have Indorama Petrochemical Industry in Eleme, River State. We have 55 Indian companies in Nigeria, with over $27 billion in various manufacturing sectors in Nigeria,” he added.
“Indian Companies are the second largest employers after the Nigerian government”, the high commissioner restated.
