EU-UNDP support to Nigeria will address socio-economic challenges, says Uwaibi 

Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), yesterday, revealed that its participation at the European Union-United Nations Development Programme (EU-UNDP) conference was strategically aimed at addressing economic and social challenges impacting investment inflows, specifically in emerging economies like Nigeria.

Speaking during the conference with the theme, ‘Empowering Investors: IPAs Pioneering Future Growth,’ the Managing Director of ESIPO, Kelvin Uwaibi, expressed gratitude to the EU-UNDP partnership for its unwavering support.

He emphasised Edo State’s commitment to welcoming EU investors, envisioning it as the preferred cosmopolitan destination by 2030.

“Edo State has made gains in establishing an ecosystem conducive for investors and digital nomads, fostering an environment for living, working and flourishing,”

Uwaibi told the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) on the sidelines of the conference.

Uwaibi noted that the 27th WIC underscored the government’s commitment to attracting strategic investments, fostering economic growth and aligning with global investment trends.
He said: “As ESIPO continues its journey, the focus remains steadfast on positioning the state as an investment haven, as well as a hub for sustainable growth and development, propelled by fruitful collaborations and strategic initiatives.”