President Jonathan Assures International Community Of Protection of lives & Investments.

President Goodluck Jonathan gave an assurance to a 45-member trade delegation from the United States of America,to do everything to enhance the security of lives and investments in Nigeria.This is a fallout of the recent kidnap and murder of about 7 foreigners in the country by the Ansaru terrorist group.
The delegation which was led by the President and CEO of the Corporate Council on Africa, Steve Hayes and the Executive Vice President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Mimi Alemayehou that his Administration will continue to empower the private sector to serve as the main drivers of the Federal Government’s agenda for national economic growth and development.
The President explained that the Federal Government was working very hard to overcome Nigeria’s current security challenges in the country.

He said  an intensive effort is being exerted by his administration  to curb terrorism and other criminal acts such as kidnapping and hostage taking.

The President reaffirmed the safety of their present and future investments in Nigeria as the country already had one of the most liberal legal regimes for the movement of capital and profits.

“We welcome your interest and commitment to Nigeria. You are coming at a time when sectors previously dominated by government monopolies are being opened up to the private sector because we fully believe that that is the best way forward and the best way to create greater efficiency, employment and economic prosperity.

“You all know Nigeria’s potentials. With its very huge market and the conducive investment climate we are working hard to foster, it is a country where your companies can do very fruitful business and I assure you of the full encouragement and support of the Federal Government for your investments,” the President told the delegation.