₦airaland Forum

Enugu State Government yesterday bowed to pressure from the business community in the state over the problem of multiple taxation as it affirmed readiness to take concrete measures aimed at removing barriers that hinder free investment in the state.

Governor Sullivan Chime specifically said the state government had set up a committee to deal with any issue that may hinder investment in the state, including multiple taxation and related matters.

He added that his administration had also put in place a massive and sustained investment in infrastructural development, security and economic expansion, which had made the state a choice destination for both local and foreign investors.

The governor who spoke as he inaugurated the multi-million naira Mercedes Benz Tetralog Sales and Service Centre along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, Enugu assured that he was determined to provide enabling environment for businesses to thrive.

The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Rev. Raphael Nwoye, said his government took the decision in order to ensure that all barriers to free investment in the state were removed.

"We are indeed highly encouraged by the successes being recorded by all those who had dared to invest in Enugu State and so much so that we can now boldly say that it is unwise not to invest in Enugu State," Chime said.

He said his administration had also put in place massive and sustained investment in infrastructural development, security and economic expansion, which had made the state a choice destination for both local and foreign investors.

According to him, the state's business profile has been boosted by the presence of an international airport and the imminent approval of our free trade zone by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. He noted that the state is now reputed to be one of the fastest growing economies in Nigeria.

He therefore commended Tetralog management "for plugging into this new tide and for finding Enugu State worthy of such massive investment."

Welcoming the governor, the Managing Director of Tetralog Nigeria Limited, Mr. Onuorah Nnabugwu thanked Chime for creating the enabling environment that made it possible for his company to berth in the state.

Nnabugwu who disclosed that they started haulage business with only one Mercedes Benz L911 truck said that they have today in their fleet over 200 Benz trucks.

He expressed happiness that their centre was being inaugurated at a time the federal government was implementing a new auto policy that stipulates the payment of 35 per cent duty on imported commercial vehicles.

"The tariff is quite high as commercial vehicles form the bedrock of public transportation that drives any economy," he noted.

The Tetralog boss suggested that the tariff should have been gradual, "given our limited local capacity and the fact that our country is still struggling with inadequate power supply and poor infrastructure."

He therefore, advised the federal government to peg the import duty for commercial vehicles at 15 per cent as they link and impact directly on the economy.


The Tetralog MD thanked the Director of Mercedes Benz trucks and vans, Central and Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia, Dr. Kolja Rebstock and the Senior Manager Trucks and Vans, Mr Thomas Greipel for finding time to come to Enugu for the launching of the centre, which foundation stone was laid in last year April.


In a brief remark, the leader of the German Company, Daimler AG, Dr. Rebstock expressed happiness that Mercedes Benz has made rapid growth not only in Nigeria but also in Africa.

He assured that his company would continue to provide quality services to its teaming customers in areas of general services, technical and sales support, among others. He noted that Mercedes Benz had been founded more than 100 years ago and had continued to maintain quality services to the people.

Forty-two pilots have graduated from the Nigerian Airforce International Helicopter Flying School, Enugu.

Speaking at a ceremony held to mark the graduation of the pilots, President Goodluck Jonathan, represented by Vice President Namadi Sambo, said the Nigerian Airforce has achieved an important milestone with the success of the flying school.

The president noted that the achievement has not only helped to boost the capacity and capability of the Airforce but that of the Nigerian Armed Forces in general.

He described the success of the project as “a clear demonstration that the Airforce was heading in the right direction in its quest to reposition itself among its contemporaries in other countries.”

The President lauded the quality of training at the school, saying it was good enough to compete with international standards.

He urged the graduands to demonstrate excellence and professionalism in their duties in order to help take the Airforce and the nation to higher levels.

In separate addresses at the event, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu, and the Rector of the School, Group Captain I.A Yahaya, commended the Federal Government for providing the necessary resources for the school and promised to ensure that it met all the expectations of the government.

Also speaking at the occasion, a businessmen, Prince Arthur Eze, said Enugu State “has become the best place to invest in Nigeria.”

Highlights of the event include the commissioning and inspection of facilities in the school and presentation of certificates to the graduands.

Dignitaries who witnessed the event include Governor Sullivan Chime, the Deputy Governor, Reverend Raphael Nwoye, former Governor ofold Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, and several others.

Speaking at the ceremony, billionaire businessman, Prince Arthur Eze, noted that Enugu State has become the best place to invest in the country, which credit, he said, should be given to Governor Sullivan Chime.

Eze, who said that Chime has “completely transformed the state,” commended the Federal Government for its commitment to the project.

ekoibile: Ol boy these are not vertical cracks oh These horizontal cracks implies serious structural foundation problems of which inadequate soil compaction could be one of the culprits. Nigeria is experiencing heavy rainfalls this year of which Ibolands's Enugu airport's runway was equally submerged in water. So i don't know why this builder found it proper to expose what amounts to a professional INCOMPETENCE to the full glare of the world. Preparations for constructing a fence is not the same as that of building a house which in saner climes must follow strict codes. To subtly equate the two was only but trying to be smart by half. Rainy seasons exposes the competence or otherwise of those who say they are builders. And the verdict is clear here.

I have just followed the pictures of this foundation till the Nairaland data loss, and what i saw was a normal dry land before the beginning of the current rainy season. I saw the soak away pit when it was under construction. It was a clean dry 12 feet deep pit, a very important pointer.

Therefore, what will make a normal foundation on a dry land (as the pictures suggest) to settle and develop cracks while work is still ongoing, and not to withstand its first rainy season, was purely a case of quackery on the part of this builder. And like i said several weeks ago on this thread, my heart goes to the owner of this structure who has been traumatized serially. For small contractors, the lesson here is to accept only the number of contracts you can afford to cope with it. Employ capable hands who can function in your absence. Empathy for your clients satisfaction is very important and not only empathy for your pocket, opari.

spyder880: Brand new road bbeing completed in Enugu state. Name the town it leads to and win a N400 MTN card from me

stinggy: Not about being in existence for long, it's about its popularity.
I[b]'ve not seen ANAMCO trucks in Lagos and the West, neither have I seen any in the North. [/b] Shaanxi itself isn't a popular name, I would have assumed it will an automatic success story had it been it was acquired by a big name.


I've seen Volvo, Ashok Leyland, I haven't seen Shacman.
Innoson is battling popularity contest at the moment, I wouldn't want this company to join her in that


I was referring to shaanxi

stinggy: Not about being in existence for long, it's about its popularity.
I've not seen ANAMCO trucks in Lagos and the West, neither have I seen any in the North. Shaanxi itself isn't a popular name, I would have assumed it will an automatic success story had it been it was acquired by a big name.


I've seen Volvo, Ashok Leyland, I haven't seen Shacman.
Innoson is battling popularity contest at the moment, I wouldn't want this company to join her in that


I was referring to shaanxi

cjrane: Spyder,
Is it true that oakland amusement park has bought the land adjacent to it and are expanding into the new space to great a mega amusement park?

olu4life: Yea though of that but was told I will still be referred to their private hospitals

Obiagelli: was the poultry commercial (honest question), was he asked to close it down and he refused?

Is it not his official resistance?

What if he did it to show a good example of backyard farming

Since when did farming become illegal commerce?

Obiagelli: how is that an offence? Was he farming in the sitting room?

Afam4eva: Pls, what's ken Nnamani doing on that list. He has made no impact on Amaechi, Awkunanaw, talk more of Enugu. Igwe Edward Nnaji who donated fire and water has done more for Enugu than him. Ekweremadu should also not be on such a list. It's an insult on the others on the list.

spyder880: You asked for Brazil or Jamaica

We got it here,

This is Rio De Janeiro in Enugu you wan try?

INNOisBACK: Give Enugu a few SkyscrapersHigh rises and it'd be a city to reckon with in Nigeria nay west Africa!


Enugu Adigo Nma

emiye: The total number of students who sat for wassce from anambra are roughly 50,000 students


Now imagine 486 illegal runs centre in the state. Divide 50,000 by 486, and tell me what you get.

thwarrior72: God!!!I did not notice that Ebonyi is ahead of Ekiti & Oyo

chy101: The highlighted is supposed to be the fountain of education?

tandj: ^^why this?
I always come here bc thought it promotes igbo unity?
Are we not the same again?
Why the nkewa na ntisa?

sCun: All the core south west states are down below. Only Lagos which is no man's land is ranked up there with the South east and South south states.

OdenigboAroli: Shut your mouth there,nwokem!
Why dont you start by asking where Anambra was before Obi came in.
Anambra has the best road network in the country isnt also because of Obi?
Do you know how many nursing and midwifery schools Obi built and accredited?
I dont have time for shortsighted fellows who cant see how they are being ripped off.