Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said that the choice of Portharcourt for the construction of West Africa’s largest supermarket reemphasises the importance of Port Harcourt as an investment destination.
The Governor who spoke after inspecting works at the site of the Next Shopping Mall at the Trans-Amadi area of Port Harcourt on Thursday, stated that his administration will support the investor by reconstructing the roads leading to the mall.
He applauded the investment, which he said will create employment opportunities for residents and the host community.
He thanked the private investor, Mr Ndibe Obi for choosing Port Harcourt for the mall, while maintaining that the city has all the facilities that will attract credible private investors.
He said: “I am highly impressed by what I have seen here today. We will encourage the investor who has put in his resources and time to see that this is done in Port Harcourt. We encourage others to come to Port Harcourt.
“In supporting him, we will make sure that the roads leading to this facility are reconstructed to enhance the value of the shopping mall.
“I have never seen anything like this in any part of this country. If this comes up, it will send signals to other people that the best place to invest is Port Harcourt .
“So I thank the private investor for choosing Port Harcourt to build this kind of Supermarket “.
In his remarks, the Private Investor, Mr Ndibe Obi said that the mall will house an 11000 square metre supermarket which will sell all types of products.
He said that facility will generate 600 direct and indirect employment for residents and the host community. He urged the Rivers State Government to support the company through amenities.
