The
Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja expressed its commitment and
sincerity in tackling the Boko Haram insurgency in the country, saying
despite the security challenges, Nigeria was still safe and secure for
investments.
Vice
President Namadi Sambo, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the
Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Tope Ajakaye,
expressed the optimism at the 2014 annual Directors conference and
exhibition organised by the Institute of Directors with the theme:
‘Imperatives of Good Governance in Promoting Investment Opportunities’.
According
to him, it is only through such measures that the world would be told
that “it is safe to do business in Nigeria and with Nigerians.”
He
said, “As a nation, we are aware of the various challenges confronting
us which have also been orchestrated by that of insecurity. All these
are being tackled strategically and we are certain that in no distant
future, we will rejoice that they are things of the past. The sincerity
of this administration is not in doubt. we have displayed maturity in
the face of provocation. We intend to remain focused and will not be
distracted.”
While commending the IoD for its active participation
in the code of corporate governance for Nigeria, Sambo said this will
not only project the country in a brighter light as being compliant to
best practices but “will also afford investors, both local and foreign,
the desired confidence to do business in Nigeria.”
The concept of
good governance, he stated, centers on responsibility of government at
all levels, to meet the needs of the citizens.
He also stressed
the need for the private sector to partner with government to achieve
the goals adding that government’s efforts at achieving these goals have
been founded on accountability, transparency, rule of law,
responsiveness, equitability and inclusiveness.
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