Tuesday, September 19, 2006

A Land of Opportunities.

Although Nigeria must grapple with its decaying infrastructure and a poor regulatory environment, the country possesses many positive attributes for carefully targeted investment and will expand as both a regional and international market player. Profitable niche markets outside the energy sector, like specialized telecommunication providers, have developed under the government's reform program. There is a growing Nigerian consensus that foreign investment is essential to realizing Nigeria's vast potential. Companies interested in long-term investment and joint ventures, especially those that use locally available raw materials, will find opportunities in the large national market. However, to improve prospects for success, potential investors must educate themselves extensively on local conditions and business practices, establish a local presence, and choose their partners carefully. The Nigerian Government is keenly aware that sustaining democratic principles, enhancing security for life and property, and rebuilding and maintaining infrastructure are necessary for the country to attract foreign investment. Efforts are been intensified to make sure that our dear country remain a safe place for investment opportunities. We will all come back home someday, and we sure will fall back on something to be glad about. The time is now that we invest in our economy to complement Government efforts. the time to be more positive is now because we have to build a future that generations to come will be proud of. Be positive, be Nigerian for ours is a land of opportunities.

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