Wike, Fubara, Makinde Woo Investors

By: Wisdom Acka

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Governors of Rivers and Oyo States, Simi Fubara and Seyi Makinde have called on foreign investors to invest in the FCT and the states.

They urged genuine investors to consider their domains when picking locations for setting up their companies in Nigeria.

The FCT Minister and Governors who spoke in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, during the opening of Hypercity 3, a chain store in Nigeria on Saturday, particularly called on investors to set up companies within their locations.

Wike while noting that government alone could not provide jobs for Nigeria’s teaming youths, unless the private sector steps in, pledged to provide lands and conducive environment for investments to thrive in the Territory and contribute to the development of the nation’s capital.

His words: “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 will l provide lands.”

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

The FCT Minister, who also hinted at his continued sacrifice for the development of the state; saying: “When I got the invitation, I pleaded with the management to move it to Friday so I can attend. When you approached me as governor, you promised to build this place.”

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 as all you need to succeed. This is because 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,” he added.

His Oyo State counterpart, Makinde who made a similar appeal, noted: “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 him. Oyo state is the gateway of the Southwestern part of Nigeria. This will also boost the economy of Oyo State.”