Mr Olusegun Aganga, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment said the Federal Government had identified 100 companies to be rewarded for contributing to the nation’s economic growth.
Mr. Aganga told newsmen in Abuja that over the last three years, Nigeria has attracted more foreign direct investments and more local investments than any other economy in Africa.
He said “Earlier this year, the prestigious Wall Street Journal Frontier Market Settlement index which surveyed blue chip companies in developed economies ranked Nigeria number one country of global interest to investors.
“We are proud of these achievements because it is investors that create jobs for our people, wealth, facilitate economic growth and generate income for the government.
“Behind Nigeria’s success are real companies which do business every day. These companies create jobs, employ our people and they keep the economy growing.
“These companies have built considerable scale in Nigeria and continue to show strong commitment to invest more.”
The minister also added that the government is fully aware that private investors are driving the economy, “that is why we are organising the top 100 companies’ event for the first time.
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