On Friday, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Barrister Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers State Simi Fubara, and his Oyo State counterpart Seyi Makinde called on foreign investors to consider their domains when picking locations for setting up their companies in Nigeria.
Wike, Fubara, and Makinde spoke in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, during the opening of Hypercity 3, a chain store in Nigeria, on Saturday.
Wike said the 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 land.”
Rivers State 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 onboard 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, which is 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.
Oyo State counterpart, who made a similar appeal, noted, “I’ve also told the MD of Hypercity that I will give him land free and tax holidays, and I will also provide security for you.
Oyo State is the gateway to the southwestern part of Nigeria. This will also boost the economy of Oyo State.”
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