Udom Emmanuel took governorship of the Nigerian state Akwa Ibom in 2015. Since then he has transformed the southern coastal region from a civil service state into an attractive destination for private enterprise; one of the best states in the country for bringing in foreign direct investment. In this fifth and final video from the hour World Finance spent in the studio with Governor Udom Emmanuel, he explains what first motivated him to run for political office, what he’s most proud of in his time serving the people of Akwa Ibom, and addresses the political groups who called for him to stand in the 2023 presidential election.

For a full transcript visit: https://www.worldfinance.com/videos/udom-emmanuel-behind-and-beyond-the-akwa-ibom-success-story
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Udom Emmanuel took governorship of the Nigerian state Akwa Ibom in 2015. Since then he has transformed the southern coastal region from a civil service state into an attractive destination for private enterprise; one of the best states in the country for bringing in foreign direct investment. In this first video from the hour World Finance spent in the studio with Governor Udom Emmanuel, he explains his vision for the transformation of Akwa Ibom, how he developed the state’s collaborative relationship with business, and the importance of supporting the youth to develop their full potential.

For a full transcript visit: https://www.worldfinance.com/videos/transforming-akwa-ibom-how-the-civil-service-state-became-an-fdi-magnet
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World Finance speaks to the Cross River State’s current governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, about the region’s significant growth.

The Cross River State in south-eastern Nigeria is known for its wealth of natural minerals and stunning scenery, and is the country’s premier tourist destination. As it approaches its governor poll in 2015, World Finance speaks to the state’s current governor about its economic successes and challenges, including the risk of Ebola.

For a full transcript visit: http://www.worldfinance.com/inward-investment/cross-river-state-governor-on-the-areas-investment-potential
For more World Finance interviews go to http://www.worldfinance.com/videos/

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