The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) has called on the Rivers State Government to join hands in the development of Ikpokiri island as an oil and gas free zone.
OGFZA made the call through its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Sen. Tijjani Y. Kaura MFR during on a courtesy visit to the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
Among things discussed in the meeting were possible ways of collaboration to harness the oil and free zones potentials of the area for economic growth.
The OGFZA boss who spoke during the occassion, revealed the myriad of opportunities available at the Ikpokiri Island, being a green field virgin land without much development since it was declared a free zone in 1996.
He said, “if the state government would take advantage of the area to support OGFZA in the development effort, Ikpokiri would become another modern city in the State.”
Sen. Kaura disclosed that foreign investors from Japan have already indicated interest in investing in the island.
According to him, the state government’s partnership with OGFZA towards the development of Ikpokiri island is critical and beneficial to promote investment and economic development for creating wealth, and employment opportunities for Rivers State and Nigeria by extension.
In his remarks, the governor appreciated the group for identifying with the state government while expressing his willingness to collaborate with the Authority in due time.
