From Tony John, Port Harcourt
The Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara has enumerated the vast opportunities the state holds to potential investors in the marine and blue economy, agriculture, hospitality and tourism, health, transportation, among other sectors.
Providing investment details to industrialists during the 3rd Nigeria-Indonesia Forum in Port Harcourt, Fubara maintained that, as the oil and gas hub of Nigeria, Rivers State stands as the best investment destination for good economic achievement.
The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, commended the leadership of the Nigeria-Indonesia Commercial Association and the Port Harcourt Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) for its continuous support to keep Rivers State at the peak for investors.
“Your decision to convoke this business forum is indeed apt. It will provide a robust platform for discussions in the areas of health, education, trade, investment, energy, and environment.
“Vast opportunities exist in agriculture and agro-based industries, marine resources and blue economy, hospitality and tourism, transport, petroleum and other natural resources such as clay, raffia palm and textile with promising labour.”
He urged participants to use the forum to build partnerships for mutual economic benefits for both Rivers State and Indonesia.
“I am optimistic that this forum will explore the investment opportunities in the state as well as harness them for our mutual benefits. I assure you that the enabling environment provided by the state government to potential investors strengthens doing business in the state. I encourage you all to engage actively in discussions, share your insights, and learn from one another and create new collaborations and explore the investment opportunities in the state. Your ideas would no doubt spark the next big innovation or partnership that will drive meaningful change in our economy.”
The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Nigeria, Ussra Hendru Harahap, gave an insight to the Nigeria-Indonesia dynamic similarities and that Rivers State is host to Indonesia’s biggest investment in Nigeria.
He further indicated that Indonesia and Nigeria could mutually benefit from the diverse use of palm fruit and other businesses as he urged participants to explore new grounds for business development and expansion for both Indonesia and Rivers State.