The Rivers State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Warisenibo Joe Johnson, has renewed calls for more foreign investors to tap into the fast-emerging opportunities in the state’s tourism, power plants, and livestock sectors, describing them as “sleeping giants now awakening under Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration”.
Speaking with newsmen in Port-Harcourt on the need for more global investors in the state, especially in the areas of tourism, power plants, and livestock sectors, among other issues, Mr Johnson said the Fubara-led government’s transparent economic management, infrastructural expansion, and peace-driven leadership have sparked an influx of new investments into the state.
“Governor Fubara has repositioned our economy as one of the most viable destinations for agribusiness, tourism, and is intentional about diversification and industrial innovation. The government is also intentional about diversification and foreign partnerships,” he said.
The Commissioner explained that several foreign missions and investment groups from Europe, Middle East, Asia have expressed interest in collaborating on livestock processing plants, eco- tourism centres, and agro- industrial hubs.
He emphasised that the state’s fertile environment, rich biodiversity, and robust infrastructure give it a natural advantage over many competing regions.
“Rivers State is abundantly blessed with natural and human capital. We are simply opening new frontiers for global partnerships,” he noted.
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He gave the assurance that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration is determined to ensure policy stability, improved security architecture, and investor protection frameworks, pledging that no investor will regret choosing Rivers State as a business hub.
According to him, the Fubara administration’s commitment to peace, infrastructure, and private-sector growth has already resulted in an influx of local and international investments.
“Our administration is providing every necessary support to make Rivers State the preferred investment destination in the South-South region. Governor Fubara’s leadership has restored investor confidence and created a business climate defined by peace, transparency, and trust”.
The Commissioner further affirmed that the government is working to establish Investment Facilitation Desks, Agro-Industrial Clusters, and Tourism Development Zones in collaboration with development partners and private-sector investors.
The state government reiterated its pledge to maintain a predictable policy environment and ensure that investors enjoy full protection and collaboration from relevant agencies.
