Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike says those propagating
the conspiracy theory that the Niger Delta is unsafe are the real enemies of
the oil rich region.
The governor has meanwhile advised oil and gas companies
operating in the Niger Delta region to always be mindful to implement the local
content policy in order to foster cordial relationship with their host
communities.
Wike stated these when he performed the groundbreaking of
Giwa Gas FZE gas and fertilizer project at Okoroinyong village, Eastern Obolo
Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday.
He noted that if Akwa Ibom State is not safe there is no way
any prospective investor will conceive the idea of building a gas and
fertilizer plant in the State.
“If Akwa Ibom State is not safe will investors come here?
Investors are here because the governor has provided an enabling environment
that gives confidence to the investors. If a place is not secure for people to
invest their money, we won’t be here.
“Don’t mind the enemies of the people who will always say
that Niger Delta is not safe. If it is not safe can anyone come and invest
money here?”
He lauded the management of Giwa Gas FZE for the decision to
invest in Akwa-Ibom and by extension, the Niger Delta.
Similarly, Wike commended Governor Udom Emmanuel for
attracting investors to the state. He expressed optimism that the gas and
fertilizer project will not only transform the economy of Akwa Ibom State but
will create employment opportunities for the people.
The governor urged the company and other investors doing
business in the State to always comply with the local content law in order to
ensure cordial relationship with their host communities.
Earlier, Governor Emmanuel explained that when he was
campaigning for re-election in 2019, he promised to give a lot of attention to
the riverine areas of the State
The Akwa Ibom State governor said the entire area where gas
and fertilizer project is located will be transformed to industrial hub, while
swampy area will be used to plant coconut that will feed a planned coconut
refinery.
He urged the youths of the State to develop their capacity
in order to take advantage of the tremendous opportunities that the industrial
hub will offer.
Chairman of Sterling Energy and Exploration Production
Limited, Tony Chukwueke said the gas and fertilizer project will be second largest
in the country when completed.
Wike also performed the groundbreaking of Akwa Ibom Teaching
Hospital at Awa in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and pledged
N600 million to the project.
He also Commissioned 10.9 kilometer Nkana-Awa road with 2.3 kilometer spur in Awa.
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