BY ABDUL-KADIR ABDULLAH
ABUJA – Edo State has showcased its investment opportunities at the launch of the Investopedia by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF).
The event, held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, featured a delegation from Edo State led by the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Emmanuel Okoebor, and the Managing Director of the Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), Mr. Amen Odigie.
The Investopedia is a comprehensive investment guide developed by the NGF to highlight economic prospects across Nigerian states.
Edo’s presentation identified five priority sectors for investment.
They include agro-processing, solid minerals, real estate, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and tourism.
Agro-processing opportunities cover cassava, oil palm and other value chains.
The solid minerals sector includes exploration and processing of gold and lithium.
Real estate focuses on expanding
housing and commercial development. Healthcare and pharmaceuticals target growing demand for medical services and facilities, while tourism aims to leverage cultural and eco-tourism assets.
The state listed about 200 solid mineral deposits, its proximity to Lagos, and access to major markets such as Onitsha as advantages for investors.
It also highlighted access to transport hubs, including Koko, Warri, Burutu and Sapele Ports, as well as Benin and Asaba Airports.
Flagship projects mentioned include the Benin River Port, NNPC Condensate Refinery, Zeta Autos Assembly Plant, Blue Stone Energy, Auchi Auto Spare Parts and Mechanic Village, and Radisson Blu Hotel.
A documentary presented at the launch featured industrial projects and companies such as Dangote Group and BUA Group already operating in Edo State.
