Panel discussion at the event
The International humanitarian organization, Mercy Corps has reiterated its commitment in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in improving resilience in the North East.
The Country Director of Mercy Corps Nigeria, Mr Ndubisi Anyanwu, made this known on Tuesday in Maiduguri in his welcome address at the Partnership Day organized by USAID-funded Feed the Future Nigeria Rural Resilience Activity (RRA).
Anyanwu, who lauded the governors of Borno, Adamawa, Gombe and Yobe states for providing the enabling environment for its intervention in strengthening resilience, said that the activity in Borno was to highlight the state as a thriving and competitive marketplace and to bring together the private sector, government, industry associations among others to promote economic growth.
“Each of these stakeholders brings unique value, which is essential for reinvigorating the economy of the Northeast.
“This event offers the state government an opportunity to present their initiatives and reforms aimed at enhancing the business environment and simplifying private sector engagement,” Anyawu said.
In his remarks, Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno who spoke on his administration’s 25-year development framework and 10 years strategic transformation initiative, said the state budget was inline with the agenda to return the lost glory of the state.
Zulum, who was represented by Dr Mairo Mandara, Chief Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs, said the administration was committed to ensure that every citizen was engaged actively in contributing to the development of his or her community.
He said that his administration had established the Borno Investment Promotion Council to ease investment in Borno.
“In agriculture in Borno we have a vision to build a secure, competitive agro business and commercial hub,” Zulum said.
Highlights of the occasion graced by various stakeholders include panel discussion on fostering the enabling environment for investment in Borno and a walk through the booths to witness private sector investments.
