The Switzerland Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Georg Steiner, has said that with the business reforms initiated by Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the state is placed at an advantage to attract Switzerland business community in Nigeria.
Among the state government officials at the meeting were the Commissioner for Minerals, Oil and Gas, Hon. Joseph Ikpea, Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Cooperatives, Hon. Felix Akhabue; Senior Special Assistant on Investment Promotion and Head of Edo State Investment Promotion Office , Mr. Kelvin Uwaibi; the Focal Person, Ease of Doing Business, Mr. Kenny Aliu and Focal Person, Benin Enterprise Park, Deborah Okunbor.
“We have a consulate in Lagos with so many businesses. From the point of view of Switzerland, we have a keen focus on what makes Nigeria interesting. Many of us are in the field of machinery, pharmaceuticals, nutrition and others. There is a huge market in Nigeria. I think the position of Edo State is good, and I think it is good to see that the positioning of the state can be strengthened even better.