The President of the Coalition of South-South Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, COSSCCIMA, Hon. Indutimi Komonibo has called for stronger synergy between government, private enterprise, and regional stakeholders to unlock the full potential of the region’s economic assets.
Speaking at the South-South Job Creation and Economic Review Summit in Port Harcourt, COSSCCIMA President, Hon. Komonibo said that government interventions are not enough to address the scale of unemployment in the country.
“Government appointments cannot produce financially independent citizens at scale,” he said.
“We need entrepreneurs and investors to step up and build ecosystems that empower others.”
While applauding President Bola Tinubu for the pragmatic economic policies initiated, he called for swift implementation of the Helicopter Land Fee levy initiative in order to swiftly maximize its impact.
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The First Deputy President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA), Mr. Isaac Nwonwu identified power generation as a critical area where COSSCCIMA can drive a regional economic project.
While explaining that better access to reliable electricity, manufacturers, and service providers in the region would flourish, leading to job creation and wealth generation, He further suggested that there should be a coalition with key stakeholders to explore independent power projects (IPPs) tailored to the region’s industrial needs.
