From Ifeoma Ejiofor
The Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has shown keen interest in the dredging of the River Niger port at Onitsha.
This was in anticipation of multiple business potentials it would throw up in the state and its corridors.
Consequently, the governor has liaised with “the concessionaire for the Onitsha River Port to discuss how best to finalize the dredging of the River Niger.”
This was disclosed by the Managing Director/CEO of Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), Mr. Mark Okoye, at a Media Roundtable organized by the agency.
The media interaction tagged “Unleashing the Economic Potential: Anambra as a Prime Investment Destination” discussed the Agency’s activities thus far and its plans to foster economic growth in the State.
Mir. Okoye also gave insights into the proposed Anambra Investment Summit, scheduled for September 7-8, 2023.
The Summit, he stated, will bring together key Development Partners, Development Finance Institutions, Investment Banks, Captains of Industries, Government Officials, and other stakeholders to showcase Anambra as a prime investment destination.