Ekiti State government has said that enhancing security and creating investor-friendly policies are top on its agenda.
The state Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji who gave the assurance during a meeting with the management team of CAVISTA holdings led by the Chairman, Mr John Olajide in his office in Ado Ekiti.
He assured investors in the state of his administration’s commitment to a more secure environment for their business operations, saying such would help in attracting more investments and drive economic growth and development in the state.
The meeting was a follow up to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between CAVISTA Holdings and Ekiti State Government in Dallas, US in May regarding the cassava revolution project.
Highlighting various measures designed to create a more conducive business environment, the Governor said the government has scaled up security in the agric processing zone to ensure safety of investors and investment in the state.
Commending CAVISTA for its unwavering commitment to the development of the state, the Governor said the partnership has brought a remarkable boost in the internally generated revenue of the state. He promised to continue to support the company to achieve its goals.
“By the time CAVISTA finishes with the factory and everything, you can imagine the multiplier effect in the economy of the state, I am trying to get electricity to their place, we have awarded a contract for the road and I have just scaled up security in the area”.
