Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that the State Government will partner with the Kingdom of Netherlands to develop the agricultural sector with a view to creating employment.
The Governor spoke at a State Banquet organised for the Ambassador of Netherlands to Nigeria, Mr Robert Petri at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
It was a colourful event marked by the rich colourful traditional dances of Rivers State and music by the Port Harcourt Male Choir.
Governor Wike said that Rivers State hopes to benefit from the technical support of Netherlands in agriculture, since the state has similarities with that country.
He said: “We are willing to partner with the Kingdom of Netherlands in the area of agriculture. This is because we can create thousands of employment opportunities for our people.
“Luckily our environment is covered by water like the Netherlands, hence it will be a realistic partnership “.
He also added .that he is passionate about the development of Rivers State, hence his total commitment to the growth of the state.
On his part,the Netherlands Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Robert Petri said that the country is willing to expand the scope of her cooperation with Rivers State.
He agreed that the area of agriculture is one key sector that Rivers State can benefit from the Kingdom of Netherlands.
