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British High Commissioner Visits Anambra State by edunwablog: 8:15pm On May 23, 2017
State government says it continue to seek ways to heighten engagements with different development partners in the State.

Governor Willie Obiano stated this at the Deputy Governor's Lodge, Awka, during a dinner with a delegation led by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Paul Arkwright.

Part of the visit were delegates from the International Trade Department, Political Department of the Commission from Lagos and Abuja, DFID from Enugu, among others.
Receiving the team, Governor Obiano expressed joy that the State government's proactiveness in Diaspora relations is finally paying off and yielding positive results, as more doors are being open to foreign investors, saying that with security in place, as well as his idea in agriculture, creation of viable institutions, among others, the High Commissioner is quite pleased with the progress made.Speaking through the Deputy Governor, Dr Nkem Okeke, the Governor hinted that discussion has started between the Commission and the State in terms of collaboration, and expression of interest in helping the State to link up businesses that may be willing to come and invest in the State.
He further stressed that having seen the caliber of men and women in his team and the zeal in them, the Commission has revealed it's interest in working with the State, as long as they remain committed and are always ready to push on.The Governor who pointed out that it is easy to procure visas to do business in the United Kingdom, urged ndi Anambra to continue to be inspired to take advantage of the various available opportunities, noting that it is now easier to do business in the State unlike before, calling on more investors, especially ndi Anambra, to come home and invest.
Earlier, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Paul Arkwright who revealed that he is on working visit to the State, said that the major reason for the visit is to look at opportunities for British business as well as economically help the State develop, in terms of job creation and growth, disclosing their interest in helping the State to develop more opportunities in agriculture, infrastructure, solid mineral, among others.Mr Arkwright who extoled Governor Willie Obiano's determination and commitment to developing the State, expressed happiness that all the positive things he heared about the State is in tandem with what is on ground, such as the ANSIPPA, infrastructural advancement, export of agricultural produce to the united Kingdom, among others.
While revealing that they will match action with words in the coming weeks, the British High Commissioner stressed that the State has moved ahead of many States in terms of business friendliness, investment friendliness and better understanding of the people's need, urging ndi Anambra to take advantage of the ease of procurement of UK visas and engage in their genuine businesses.
Stating the benefits of the visit, the Chairman of Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency, ANSIPPA, Igwe Cyril Enweze said that the investment climate of the State has greatly improved since Governor Obiano took over the mantle of leadership, saying that the visit as well as actions that will follow, will further promote the overall development of the State.
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Re: British High Commissioner Visits Anambra State by hammer6: 8:20pm On May 23, 2017
Anyhow e be, Biafra must stand. Britain following America for yansh like pervert. More trade deal will follow existing trade deal with China.

Just becos America is having great diplomatic relations with the East, Britain have followed.

Follow, follow make me sick ...

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Re: British High Commissioner Visits Anambra State by Sunofgod(m): 8:53pm On May 23, 2017
Nice.... And I'm glad he dressed properly for this occasion.
Re: British High Commissioner Visits Anambra State by IgbosAreGreat(f): 9:15pm On May 23, 2017
OK den wat
Re: British High Commissioner Visits Anambra State by Biggie225(m): 9:26pm On May 23, 2017
British government re up to sabotise our biafra struggle,,..
might visit kanu ..watch out
Re: British High Commissioner Visits Anambra State by ifyan(m): 10:07pm On May 23, 2017
Why always Anambra state?

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