Minister assures enabling environment for businesses to grow

The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to ensure businesses have the enabling environment to thrive and grow. Speaking during a visit to Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd (NBC), the minister said the government will ensure this through the use of appropriate fiscal policies. Highlighting the importance […]

The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to ensure businesses have the enabling environment to thrive and grow.

Speaking during a visit to Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd (NBC), the minister said the government will ensure this through the use of appropriate fiscal policies.

Highlighting the importance of the private sector to the sustainable development of the Nigerian economy, the minister engaged the NBC team on pertinent issues shaping the landscape of manufacturing in the country.

“We are most delighted to be at NBC today and recognize its rich history in Nigeria which spans over 70 years. Our visit today is in line with Mr President’s commitment to promote industrialization in the country.”

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She further reiterated her ministry’s commitment to open dialogue and collaborative efforts with key players in the private sector to address challenges and explore growth opportunities, stressing the need to drive economic prosperity through public-private sector partnership.

Speaking, the Managing Director of NBC, Goran Sladic, said within the last decade, the Coke system has made a substantial investment of $1.32bn to enhance its operational capacity, “revolutionizing our supply chain infrastructure and providing extensive training to our workforce.”

Sladic noted that its continuous operation in the country has been a testament to its unwavering dedication to placing consumers at the core of its operations.

“Marking our 70th anniversary, we reinforced our pledge to Nigeria with a €1 million donation, aimed at driving impactful social programs across eight states.”

He affirmed NBC’s ongoing commitment to invest in their Nigerian operations and expressed optimism that favourable business conditions would bolster their capabilities and facilitate further investments.”