Chandramouli Kern, the Consul General of India in Lagos, announced that Indians have gained recognition as the largest investors in Nigeria, boasting a cumulative investment of over $27 million and the presence of more than 200 companies. Kern made this statement on Sunday during the opening of the “Anchor Restaurant,” an Afro-Asian restaurant in Lagos.
“We, the Indian community in Nigeria, take great pride in this achievement. We are delighted to see our success in Nigeria, and it is crucial that we work to sustain this success. We are making a significant contribution to providing meaningful employment opportunities for Nigerian youth. In fact, it was recently reported that Indians in Nigeria are the second-largest employers, following only the Federal Government,” Kern expressed.
He commended the restaurant’s founder for investing in Nigeria’s hospitality industry and encouraged the public to visit the restaurant, which offers a wide range of African, Asian, and continental cuisines. Kern praised the restaurant’s beautiful and welcoming ambiance and extended his best wishes for the venture’s success. He also encouraged Indians to continue upholding a positive image of their nation through their conduct.
Shri N Mahesh, Head of Chancery in Lagos, also congratulated the restaurant’s founder, expressing his belief in the venture’s success and offering his best wishes.
A friend of the founder, Mr. Sanjay Srivastava, offered congratulations and encouraged the founder to continue his efforts in the hospitality industry.
Earlier, Mr. Mohan Kaki, the founder of Anchor Restaurant, revealed that this was his fifth restaurant in Nigeria, with four others located in Abeokuta and Ibadan. He mentioned that he had Tamberma Restaurants in Oyo and Ogun states, named after the Togolese language, and decided to give the Lagos restaurant a unique name to reflect its coastal location.
Kaki emphasized that the restaurant aimed to cater to the culinary preferences of Africans, Asians, and individuals from various continents. He highlighted the availability of Nigerian local dishes and a variety of continental cuisines. Additionally, the restaurant offered menus tailored to suit the preferences of both Southern and Northern Indians. Kaki expressed his plans to establish up to six branches in Lagos by the end of the next year.
Source: News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
