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POLITICAL
Imo State has a stable and resilient democratic political environment. The State has an unparalleled harmonious Executive - Legislative relationship which makes democratic practices robust and guarantees stability.

LARGE MARKET
Imo State has a population of 4.8 million people: The State's proximity to neighbouring States' metropolitan markets of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Aba in Abia state, Onitsha in Anambra State, Enugu, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, makes it the most attractive for investment.

NETWORK OF ROADS
All the important commercial centers mentioned above are connected to Imo State by well developed network of good roads.

SECURITY
Imo State prides itself with adequate provision of security for lives and property. The State is rated by the Federal Government as the best in Security and the most peaceful State in Nigeria.

ROBUST PRIVATE SECTOR
Imo State has a robust private sector propelled by industrious and enterprising citizens, with accumulated private capital for joint venture enterprises in transportation, hospitality industries, manufacturing, information technology and agriculture.

INDUSTRIAL LAYOUT
Imo State Government has industrial layout schemes where potential investors are allocated land on which to site their industries.

LABOUR 
Imo State has abundant supply of skilled and unskilled cheap labour. It has equally a high concentration of well educated labour force. The State has a unique data bank of the human capital developed to provide adequate support base for investors.

INDUSTRIAL CLUSTERS
The State Government has land areas mapped out as industrial clusters to house various categories of artisans, and trades.

INTERNATIONAL CARGO AIRPORT
Imo State has a busy International Cargo airport - Sam Mbakwe airport, located in a serene environment, with a proposed Inland Container Depot and good access roads to the capital and adjoining states.

ENVIRONMENT
Imo State has a hospitable and clean environment with immense potential for tourism and hospitability industries. The State Capital was awarded the cleanest city in Nigeria by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Environment.

Contacts for setting up a business in Nigeria:

Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission
www.nipc.gov.ng
Corporate Affairs Commission
www.cacnigeria.org