The Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has thrown its weight for the success of the first Benue International Investment and Economic summit, slated to hold between 23rd and 26th April, 2025, in Makurdi, Benue State capital.
Ms Aisha Rimi, Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NIPC, gave the assurance in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) when he received the Special Adviser to the Governor on International Investments, Sir Alex Addingi, with his entourage, to strengthen collaboration ahead of the summit.
The ES NIPC commended the Benue State Government for its proactive steps in promoting investment and assured of full support for the summit through investor engagement, policy guidance, and investment facilitation.
The April 2025 Benue international investment summit according to Sir Addingi is a key initiative of Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Executive Governor of Benue State, designed to showcase the vast economic opportunities in the state and create partnerships that will drive sustainable development.
Sir Addingi reiterated the commitment of the Fr. Alia administration to creating a business-friendly environment that fosters economic growth, job creation, and wealth generation.
The International Investments Adviser told TNT that engagement with NIPC focused on positioning Benue as a prime International Investments destination by leveraging the state’s comparative advantage in agriculture, solid minerals, energy, tourism, among others.
He explained that further engagements with key investment stakeholders are ongoing to ensuring that the summit achieves its goal of unlocking new economic frontiers for Benue State.
