Wike, Fubara, Makinde Meet In Rivers, Woo Foreign Investors

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, met in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

The trio during the opening of Hypercity 3, a chain store in Nigeria, called on foreign investors to consider their domains when picking locations for setting up their companies in Nigeria.

Wike said government alone cannot provide jobs for Nigeria’s teaming youths, unless the private sector steps in.

He promised to provide lands and a conducive environment for investors to thrive in the Territory and contribute to the development of the nation’s capital.

Wike said, “When I got the invitation, I pleaded with the management to move it to Friday so I could attend. When you approached me as governor, you promised to build this place.

“As a government, our duty is to provide a conducive environment. You promised to build four. Within one year, you’ve built three. You’ve provided employment for our people.

“It is not only government that can bring development. Let it not be only that it is only in Rivers State. Come to Abuja and build some there. We’ll provide lands.”

Governor Fubara on his part said, “It is now on record that when Hypercity 3 was commissioned, I was also part of it. Our desire when we came on board was to continue to uplift the development of the State based on consolidation.

“This is adding value to the economy of Rivers State. As a government, we will continue to give you security as all you need to succeed. This is because the government cannot do it alone. Private organisations need to join hands for the development of the state. The organisation should also expand to FCT and other places.”

Governor Makinde, while speaking at the event, said, “I’ve also told the MD of Hypercity that I will give him land free and tax holiday and I will also provide security for you. Oyo state is the gateway of the Southwestern part of Nigeria. This will also boost the economy of Oyo state.”