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A selected record of reporting, interviews and public remarks connected to Saratu Umar's work in investment promotion, institutional reform and economic development.
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Driving Nigeria's New Investment Promotion

Interview on NIPC's investment-promotion direction.

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Investment Promotion Masterplan

6 entries
The Guardian

3 December 2022

FG pledges to reduce Nigeria's reliance on borrowing

Presidential Villa briefing covering NIPC's investment strategy and the development of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Masterplan.

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Punch

7 February 2023

NIPC moves to attract fresh investment

Coverage of the investment-promotion masterplan and the need for stronger investment attraction in non-oil sectors.

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Driving Nigeria's New Investment Promotion

Interview on NIPC's investment-promotion direction.

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Arise News

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NIPC New Roadmap, Sectoral Engagement — Saratu Umar

Interview covering NIPC's roadmap and sectoral engagement.

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TVC News

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NIPC Moves To Attract Fresh Investments

Broadcast report on NIPC's investment-attraction work.

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TVC News Forum

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Nigeria Needs Investment To Harness Potential — NIPC Boss

Forum discussion on investment and Nigeria's economic potential.

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Stakeholder engagement — MDAs

2 entries
Daily Trust

11 December 2022

Why Investments Are Key To Economic Growth – NIPC Boss

Coverage of the NIPC stakeholder engagement with Ministries, Departments and Agencies and the case for stronger investment mobilisation.

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Remarks by Saratu Umar

8 December 2022

Own remarks

Stakeholder Engagement with Ministries, Departments and Agencies

Remarks on investment coordination, the role of NIPC, the Investment Promotion Masterplan and the need for stronger collaboration across government institutions.

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State coordination framework

4 entries
Daily Trust

15 February 2023

NIPC Partners States On Investment Promotion

Coverage of work with state investment-promotion agencies and national / subnational coordination.

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Vanguard

15 February 2023

AfCFTA: FG, states to launch National Investment Coordination Framework

Coverage of the proposed framework, state coordination and a National Council of Investment Promotion.

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NIPC To Partner State To Attract Foreign Investment

Broadcast report on work with state investment promotion agencies.

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Remarks by Saratu Umar

14 February 2023

Own remarks

Stakeholder Engagement with State Investment Promotion Agencies

Remarks on national and subnational coordination, the proposed National Council of Investment Promotion, state-level capacity and investment-grade project information.

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Diplomatic community

4 entries
Vanguard

19 February 2023

NIPC moves to improve national attractiveness, FDI, engages Diplomatic community

Coverage of NIPC's engagement with ambassadors and diplomatic missions as part of the investment-promotion ecosystem.

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Daily Trust

20 February 2023

Why Diplomatic Community Is Key To Nigeria's Investment Drive – NIPC

Coverage of the role of diplomatic missions in investor engagement, information and policy advocacy.

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NIPC Meets Diplomats, Seeks Partnership

Broadcast report on NIPC's engagement with the diplomatic community.

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Remarks by Saratu Umar

16 February 2023

Own remarks

Business Dinner with the Diplomatic Community

Remarks on the role of embassies and diplomatic missions in investor engagement, information, aftercare and stronger investment relationships.

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International partners

2 entries
Daily Trust

15 March 2023

Nigeria-Japan deepen partnership as trade value hits $10bn annually

Coverage of engagement with the Japanese Ambassador and wider Nigeria-Japan investment links.

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The Nation

26 March 2023

Fed Govt wants Chinese firms to invest in finished products value chain, improve on $20.4bn trade volume

Coverage of engagement with Chinese representatives around investment in processing and value addition in Nigeria.

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Institutional reform

1 entry

Remarks by Saratu Umar

July 2022

Own remarks

A New Day — Remarks on resuming duty at NIPC

Remarks delivered on returning as Executive Secretary / CEO, setting out the context for NIPC's role and the institutional agenda for the new tenure.

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