The Head of the Republic of Denmark Consulate General in Nigeria has called on global partners, particularly the European Union, to leverage opportunities in Nigeria’s agricultural value chain development.
Speaking during a meeting with the Governor of Enugu State, the Danish envoy emphasized the mutual economic benefits that Denmark and the state could achieve through collaboration.
According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Denmark is projected to have the fifth-highest growth rate among OECD members in 2024. Similarly, the European Commission’s forecast ranks Denmark as having the sixth-highest GDP growth rate in the European Union, at 2.5%, alongside a low inflation rate of less than 2% and a modest employment expansion ratio of 0.8%.
During a bilateral economic expansion meeting with the Enugu State Government, the Danish Consul-General highlighted the potential gains of strengthening economic ties. She outlined Denmark’s interest in key sectors, including logistics, agriculture—particularly livestock value chain development—waste-to-energy transformation, tractor assembly, and human capital development.
Governor Peter Mbah reaffirmed Enugu’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment, emphasizing initiatives to enhance the ease of doing business, mitigate investment risks, and provide adequate security for investors. He also noted the state’s establishment of a Special Agro-Processing Zone to serve as a manufacturing hub for agricultural and industrial clusters.
The Danish Consul-General further disclosed plans to attract more Danish investors to Enugu, reinforcing Denmark’s commitment to deepening economic ties with Nigeria.
