The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has indulged the business community of Italy to invest in Nigeria as President Muhammadu Buhari's administration has provided viable platform for business progress with several ongoing reforms.
The speaker made this known during a meeting organised by the Nigerian ambassador to Italy Yusuf Jonga Hinnain, which was held between Nigerian community leaders in Italy and some Italian business owners in Rome.
Hon Dogara disclosed that a presidential committee charged with the responsibility of ensuring ease of doing business in Nigeria has been constituted which he is also a member, though he is in the legislature.
On the security front, which is one of the greatest concerns to investors, he assured the Italians that a lot of progress is being achieved in dislodging terrorists, especially in the North East and that security operatives are not resting on their oars in tackling other security challenges.
He noted that the present administration was committed to expanding opportunities for all citizens to have a decent life.
“unofficial ambassadors” of Nigeria” should endeavor to be law abiding and ensure they do not engage in acts capable of damaging the reputation of the country “ambassadors don’t bring dishonour to their country.” He said.
“All Nigerians in Italy remain our ambassadors. Some months ago we celebrated one of us who is in the USA on the floor of the House of Representatives".
"I endulge you all to display the very best of Nigeria. No country is an aggregation of angels. In all countries of the world we have the good, the bad and the ugly. You are here as our best and try to do your best and dedicate yourselves to the ideals that your home country promotes”.
A statement from the office of the speaker mentioned that the National Assembly has passed a number of laws seeking to promote ease of doing business in the country in addition to other executive measures taken by the President.
“There are so many areas outside oil such as agriculture and tourism as we move to diversify our economy. I urge you all to tell this good news to others who are not here today that their investments are safe in Nigeria. That Nigeria is now rife for businesses to thrive.”
“This year we have had significant inflow of a Foreign Direct Investment. The investment climate is very conductive and you have a partner in us as the legislature you can reach out to us for interventions in areas you find difficulties.”
Reacting, Hinna, commended the Speaker for providing decisive leadership in the House of Representatives.
