The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State, Simi Fubara and Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, have called on foreign investors to consider their domains when picking locations to set up their companies in Nigeria.
They made the call yesterday in Port Harcourt during the opening of Hypercity 3, a chain store in Nigeria.
Wike who said government alone cannot provide jobs for Nigerian youths unless the private sector steps in, promised to provide lands and a conducive environment for investors to thrive in the FCT and contribute to the development of the nation’s capital.
“When I got the invitation, I pleaded with the management to move it to Friday so I could attend. When you approached me as governor, you promised to build this place.
“As a government, we have to provide a conducive environment. You promised to build four. Within one year, you’ve built three. You have provided employment for our people.
“It is not only government that can bring development. Let it not be only that it is only in Rivers State. Come to Abuja and build some there. We’ll provide lands,” he said.
Also, the governor of River State, Fubara said it was now on record that when Hypercity 3 was commissioned, he was also part of it.
“Our desire when we came on board was to continue to uplift the development of the State based on consolidation.
“This is adding value to the economy of Rivers State. As a government, we will continue to give you security as all you need to succeed.
“This is because government cannot do it alone. Private organisations need to join hands for the development of the state. The organisation should also expand to FCT and other places,” he said.
