Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, has said that the state was economically viable to both local and foreign investors.
He spoke at the opening ceremony of the two-day Rivers State Economic and Investment Summit, RSEIS, held at Dr Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt.
Fubara said: “The journey to restore the status of Rivers State as economically viable to both local and foreign investors has commenced.
“New opportunities and fresh dynamics that would serve as incentives were showcased today at the Rivers State Economic and Investment Summit.
“With the cogent theme of “Rivers Emerge: Advancing Pathways to Economic Growth and Sustainability”, we are more prepared than ever to implement policies and programmes that will help boost our economy and improve our earnings for the benefit of our people.
“We are truly prepared to welcome committed investors in the areas of agriculture, oil and gas, agro-processing, aluminum and more to restore the industrial status of our state and help create jobs and employment for our teeming youths.
“I surely believe that the outcome of this economic summit will be a valuable compass to guide our future policy actions in serving our people better,” he added.
