Top Igbo businessmen have commenced the construction of 2,240 units of business suites and shops at the Lion Business Park International Import and Export Market, Enugu.
Chairman of Lion Business Park, Dr. Okechukwu John Mbonu revealed that the mission of Lion Business Park was to create an integrated commercial and industrial hub that will serve as a catalyst for economic and industrial growth, promote entrepreneurship as well as create jobs for Nigeria’s youthful population.
Dr. Mbonu spoke at the weekend during the ground breaking and foundation laying ceremony of the construction of the business suites and shops in Enugu.
He said, “Today, we mark yet another significant milestone in our collective vision to establish Lion Business Park as a thriving hub for commerce, trade, and industrialization
“This ground breaking event is a testament that with vision, determination and the right partnership, we can achieve a lot as a people.’
He expressed gratitude to Jenew Homes and Proxima Marketing Partners for their dedication and tireless efforts in making the event a reality.
“Their unwavering belief in the Lion Business Park project and shared determination to facilitate the financing, development, and construction of 2,240 units of business suites and shops is
highly commendable and it signals confidence about the enormous economic potentials of Lion Business Park as a choice destination for entrepreneurs, traders, and industries and investors”. Mbonu stated.
highly commendable and it signals confidence about the enormous economic potentials of Lion Business Park as a choice destination for entrepreneurs, traders, and industries and investors”. Mbonu stated.Dr. Mbonu also used the opportunity to thank the governor of Enugu state, Peter Mbah for his support towards the realization of the Lion Business Park project.
“Enugu State Government since we started has given 100% support and the present Government led by His Excellency Governor Peter Mbah is in-fact the torch bearer that we have and within the next 15 months and two years this will be one of the biggest Export Free Zone, EFZ, in Nigeria.
“As we break the ground today, let this moment serve as a reminder that great things are possible when vision, collaboration, and determination come together”. Mbonu said.
Investors and partners look forward to the successful completion of this project and the countless opportunities it would unlock for all as they look forward for other potential investors, industrialists, entrepreneurs, to key into the numerous investment opportunities in Lion Business Park which include:
Small, Medium and Large Industrial plots,
Light and Heavy Assembly plants,
Import and Export Market,
Small scale production suites,
Ware Housing and Logistics sites,
Hotels and Central Boulevard plots for commercial activities,
Business suites and show rooms,
Product deports,
Hospitals,
Exhibition center,
Restaurants and Eateries within the complex,
Technology Village,
Gas stations amongst others.
Also speaking, Hon Comrade Chinedu Ukatu (fcism), one of the facilitators of the Lion Biz Park and President of Ndigboamaka Progressive Market Association, an Umbrella body of major markets in Lagos noted that those involved in the project are a group of stakeholders in Lagos who are interested in developing Lion Biz Park as a Free Trade Zone, “we are here today for a foundation ceremony to tell the world we have come to invest by building markets.
He called on businessmen all over the world especially Igbo’s to come and invest in the project describing it as the only Free Trade Zone in the South East.
“Here is a Free Trade Zone, a dry Seaport so it will be very accessible and more convenient to do our business. Some of us who are in Lagos, finding it difficult to transport goods here, as a dry Seaport and you have your shop and your warehouse is here, you can even build your house and stay here, your goods can equally land and come to Lion Biz Park.
“You clear your goods, go to your market and sell; it doesn’t stop you from selling in Lagos or anywhere.
This is our contribution to development of the South East,” he said.
