Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello says negative reports on the security challenges in Nigeria has continued to hinder genuine businessmen to invest in the country.
Bello said this on Sunday at a bilateral, economic, trade and investment forum in Istanbul, Turkey.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Mary Noel-Berje , the governor urged investors not to be deterred, adding that the Federal Government of Nigeria has made appreciable successes in tackling the challenges.
“I know a few Turkish companies that are in Nigeria at the moment. They are doing their business and doing really well. So, I think there’s the need to build investors confidence with regards to the security challenges in Nigeria”, he said .
“Tthere’s the urgent need to change the narrative, and to mount aggressive image laundering campaigns to change the negative perception and impression of foreign investors towards our country. Every country of the world has its own peculiar challenges, but they are surmountable”
“I am glad we are able to attend the bilateral economic, trade and investment forum. We’ve met with lots of companies, including security companies as well. In my opinion, the event was timely and the organizers did a wonderful job.”
Bello applauded the organizers of the forum for what he described as timely event.
