LG Extols FG’s Investment Climate Policies

Gilbert Ekugbe

LG Electronics has commended the federal government’s investment policies to attract both local and foreign investors into the country.

The Head of Marketing, West Africa Operations, Hari Krishna Elluru, stated that LG’s investment portfolio in Nigeria is expanding even as the company reaffirms its commitment to investing in the country.

He stated this on the sidelines of a 3 day exhibition organised by Elan Expo in Lagos.

This market is very interesting. As of now, we are getting the required support from the government and we expect the same support in the coming years,” he averred.

He however, stated that plans are ongoing to empower Nigerian youths with the requisite skills vital for repairs and manufacturing of innovative equipment in the air conditioning space.

“LG has a training Academy in the University of Lagos where students are being trained on new technologies, adding that plans are ongoing to open one more training centre for the general public next month,” he added.

In his words, “We have a training Academy in University of Lagos where students are trained on the new technologies and next month, we are planning to open one more training for the general public. We have already identified the space and by next month it will be open. We would be inviting students from the colleges to get trained and once they complete their courses they can pick up jobs while also having experience with LG.”

According to him, LG is a leading brand with a strong presence in Nigeria, pointing out that the expo is the best platform to showcase its innovative products.