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Engr. Nonso Nwachukwu, MNSE · Nnewi South I State Constituency, Anambra State House of Assembly · Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)

Policy · Research

Nnewi South Finance & Technology SEZ Preparation Policy

Version 0.1 · Published 2026-08-01 · Target year 2027

Objective

To ensure readiness for the proposed Finance & Technology SEZ designation is built deliberately across five dimensions, rather than assumed.

Description

Sets out how infrastructure, human capital, business ecosystem, capital and institutional readiness will each be assessed and reported on ahead of pursuing formal SEZ designation in 2030.

Implementation Phases

  1. 1. 2027 · Baseline Readiness Mapping

    Baseline readiness is mapped across infrastructure, human capital, business ecosystem, capital and institutions.

  2. 2. 2028 · Gap-Closing Investment

    Investment and partnerships target the specific gaps identified in the baseline mapping.

  3. 3. 2029 · SEZ Master Plan and Feasibility Study

    The formal Master Plan and Feasibility Study are developed, incorporating readiness findings.

  4. 4. 2030 · Designation Process

    Formal designation is pursued through the legally applicable process and competent authorities.

Institutional Role

Coordinated with relevant federal SEZ/free-zone authorities, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and private-sector and development-partner stakeholders.

Version History

  • v0.1 · 2026-08-01: Initial policy proposal published for public comment.