Forging Futures: On Progress and Potential II
Building strategic relationships for the transformation of Anambra
Six months later, how have we done? We’d like to know so please leave a comment
Last week, Anambra Insights gave a rundown of our activities in Lagos. Due to the warm reception and engaging sessions we had in the former capital city, we decided to extend our trip for a couple days longer.
Thus, began our week.
Our first meeting was with the Utility and Infrastructure team at Fidelity Bank; a department of the Bank that supports States’ infrastructure development efforts. Explaining the mandate of ANSIPPA, the Managing Director, Mark Okoye engaged the bank representatives in alternative means of financing infrastructure in the State including the road infrastructure tax credit scheme.
The Bank also expressed interest in supporting the State’s Power, housing and market redevelopment initiatives.
From Fidelity Bank, the team visited African Capital Alliance - a leading pan-African private equity firm. We were pleased to meet with Okechukwu Enelamah, Chairman, African Capital Alliance and former Minister of Industry, Trade & Investment.
Like our previous meetings, the firm’s leadership engaged the Managing Director, Mark Okoye, on the Agency’s progress and the investment promotion strategies of the Soludo-led administration. The conversation then flowed toward the AUU automotive industrial park, which was originally conceptualized by the former Minister of Industry.
The session ended with an assurance of stronger collaboration and support for the industrial park project and other initiatives of the State.
Next stop was the Tony Elumelu Foundation where we were welcomed by the Chief Executive Officer, Somachi Chris-Asoluka, and her team. Here we focused our discussion on improving the existing partnership with the State to evaluate the progress of the previous beneficiaries of the TEF Entrepreneurship fund and explore new areas of collaboration.
The ANSIPPA team also requested technical support and sponsorship of the Start-Up pitch competition - an event that will allow innovative ideas to compete for grants during the Anambra Investment Summit.
We ended the day with a catch-up session with the planning team for the Anambra Investment Summit. More details will be in our subsequent newsletter.
The Familiarization Tour ended at the tech hub of Lagos; Yaba. We visited the Bulb Africa -a tech talent incubator that is invested in filling the skill gap in Africa’s job market.
This meeting was strategic in identifying potential private sector partners to help the State in activating its Start-up ecosystem, especially with the development of the Solution Innovation District; the Silicon Valley of the South East.
IN OTHER NEWS
The Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA) is calling on exceptional, hardworking, and innovative individuals with strong technical skills who are seeking growth and learning opportunities. We want individuals who are excited about contributing to the development of Anambra State.
If you believe that you are that individual, we look forward to meeting you. Head over to our website for more information
Furthermore, the Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Power and Water Resources, the Water Resources Management Office/Urban Water Asset Holdings Corporation, and ANSIPPA has issued an EOI for the concession of major water supply schemes in the State.
Save the date!!
As part of the preparations leading up to the Anambra Investment Summit, the Agency and the Ministry of Transport will host a virtual conference to delve into the plethora of economic potential the Onitsha River Port presents.
You don’t want to miss this!
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