According to the Consul General of India in Lagos, Chandramouli Kern, Indians have been acknowledged as the largest investors in Nigeria with more than 27-million-dollar accruing investments and nothing less than 200 companies.
The overjoyed consul revealed this on Sunday during the launch of “Anchor Restaurant”, an Afro-Asian restaurant in Lagos.
He acknowledged that the launch
is of great pride to the Indian community in Nigeria and expressed his happiness over their success here in Nigeria.
“We are contributing significantly to engaging the Nigerian youths meaningfully in the area of employment because it was recently declared that Indians in Nigeria are the second biggest employer after the Federal Government,” he said.
Kern also commended the founder of the restaurant for investing in the hospitality industry in Nigeria.
He encouraged the public to visit the restaurant which stands to offer African, Asian, and continental cuisines adding that the ambience of the restaurant was such that would woo visitors.
“I congratulate you for opening this restaurant, the ambience is beautiful and welcoming, beautifully decorated and painted blue, all signify the coastal area here”.
He also noted that the restaurant is meant to cater for the needs of Africans, Asians, and individuals from other continents.
He said the restaurant decorated in African designs was to create the right ambience for individuals who would always wish to unwind and take unique meals.
“We have available here, Nigerian local cuisines like Edikang Ikong, Gbegiri, Efo-riro, Okro, Oha, White soup, Ground-nut soup, Eba, Pounded yam and all.
“We also have continental cuisines as well as cuisines for the Southern Indians who love it hot and spicy and the Northern Indians who love it creamier.
“We also offer exclusive seafood menu, our prices are affordable and before the end of next year, I hope to have established up to six branches here in Lagos,” he reiterated.
