The law mandates the Bureau to encourage, promote and co-ordinate investment in the Cross River State economy and accordingly, shall –
- Be the agency of the State Government to co-ordinate and monitor all investment promotion activities in the state;
- Initiate and support measures which shall enhance the investment climate in Cross River State for both indigenous and non-indigenous investors;
- Collect, collate, analyze and disseminate information about investment opportunities and sources of investment capital and advise on request the availability, choice or suitability of partners in joint-venture projects;
- Register and keep records of all enterprises to which this Law applies;
- Identify specific projects and invite interested investors for participation in those projects;
- Initiate, organize and participate in promotional activities, such as, exhibitions, conferences and seminars for the stimulation of investments;
- Maintain liaison between investors and Ministries, Government departments and agencies, institutional lenders and other authorities concerned with investments;
- Provide and disseminate up-to-date information on incentives available to investors; assist incoming and existing investors by providing support services;
- Evaluate the impact of the Bureau on investments in Cross River State and make appropriate recommendations;
- Advise the Cross River State Government on policy matters, including fiscal measures designed to promote the industrialization of Cross River State or the general development of the State economy; and
- Perform such other functions as are supplementary or incidental to the attainment of the objectives of this Law.
