Businessmen and Women seeking to invest in reputable business ventures have been asked to take the advantage that Kogi State present to be able to make quick returns on their investment.
Kogi State Deputy Governor, Yomi Awoniyi, made the remarks at the inauguration of Angie’s Place: the first jalato ice cream store in lokoja.
Awoniyi disclosed that aside the strategic location the state presents, the efforts of the present administration to build the necessary infrastructures and provide a secured environment, have contributed to influx of new businesses in the state.
Awoniyi pointed out that incentives such as quick registration of business, granting of land titles and tax waivers to prospective investors, have helped in attracting businesses to the state, appealed to others who are yet to come to the state to do so as the rich business potentials of the state is unlimited.
The last two and a half year of the present administration, Awoniyi explained has seen the state sign over fifteen memoranda of understanding with reputable national and international investors, described the state as a bride, made possible by the Capt Idris Wada’s determination to make the state an investment destination of the country.
Awoniyi congratulated the proprietress of Angie’s Place, Toru Ogbeha for her initiative and wished her success in her endeavors.
In her remarks, Toru Ogbeha, Proprietress of Angie’s Place said she was motivated to go into the business in view of the enabling climate the present administration has created for investors.
Dignitaries present at the occasion included Mrs Tokunbo Awoniyi, wife of the Kogi State Deputy Governor, who described Angie’s place as a tiny seed which will lead to big impact in few years to come and Senator Tunde Ogbeha who congratulated the proprietress for breaking new grounds in the hospitality industry.
