NAN-HE-11
Economy
By Maureen Ojinaka-Nwanosike
Enugu, Nov.14, 2016 (NAN) The Enugu Coalition of Business and Professional Associations, on Monday said it would help the Enugu State Government with ideas on how to raise its Internally Generated Revenue.
The Secretary of association, Mr Emeka Okereke, said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu that the body would also advise the government on measures to create wealth and provide jobs.
The seceretary, however, said the government should address the problems of multiple taxation, inadequate power supply, high rent charges on business premises among others, to allow businesses to thrive.
He said it was important to tackle the problems as it had endangered the business environment, thereby, stunting growth and wealth creation in the state.
Okereke, who is also the Director-General, Enugu State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, advised residents to engage in various businesses, to beat the recession.
“In this period of recession in Nigeria, it is pertinent for people, especially Enugu residents, to embrace business opportunities and possible solutions to challenges confronting businesses provided by the association.
“This will help to promote the well-being of the people in the state by creating enduring wealth and job opportunities for youths,” he said.
The secretary explained that the association consists of 32 business and professional bodies, and was vaimed at creating market-oriented business environment, provide employment and sustainable development.(NAN)
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Edited by Dada Ahmed/Maharazu Ahmed
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