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I am delighted to share the Book of States with thegeneral public, following the diligent work of staff of Nigerian InvestmentPromotion Commission to capture the investment prospects of each of Nigeria's36 States and the Federal Capital Territory in an easily accessible format.

2. This project was inspired by my first trip toMaiduguri, Borno State in February 2017 and encouraged by my subsequent travelsacross the country. The trips exposed me to the richness of our country'sdiversity as an investment haven and fuelled my interest in profilinginvestment prospects throughout Nigeria.

3. At NIPC, we expect the Book of States, which showsthe competitive advantages and the key investment opportunities being promotedby each State, to help investors better appreciate the investment potentialsacross Nigeria.

4. The contents of the following pages would not havebeen possible without the support of each of the 36 Governors and theHonourable Minister for FCT, who signed off on their respective profiles. Wealso appreciate the support of our partners who are responsible for investmentpromotion at State-level. The profiles presented on the following pages willform the foundation for improved sub-national investment promotion and greaterengagement with State Investment Promotion Agencies.

5. I must also acknowledge our proud partnership withthe Nigeria Governors' Forum and the personal commitment of the DirectorGeneral, Mr Asishana Okauru to the completion of this project. Without hissupport, we would not have achieved the timely completion of the Book ofStates.

6. We are indebted to the Governing Council of NIPC,under the leadership of the Chairman, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Babangida S. M. Nguroje,OFR, the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba NiyiAdebayo, CON, the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Trade andInvestment, Ambassador Maryam Katagum and our Permanent Secretary, Dr NasirSani-Gwarzo mni, for their continued support for the achievement of NIPC'smandate.

7. This Book of States is an important building blockin NIPC's efforts to support our states in investment promotion. Havingcompleted this maiden edition, we will now commit our efforts to the follow onprojects which, along with the Book of States, should ensure that we canelevate the visibility of the investment prospects in each State and increaseour capacity to proactively attract investor interest to target sectors andspecific opportunities across Nigeria.

Ms. Yewande Sadiku

Executive Secretary/CEO

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