Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says the state is set to take centre stage at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York as his administration seeks to showcase its investment opportunities to the global business community.
Fubara, who is part of the Federal Government delegation, said the UNGA platform provides an opportunity to promote Rivers State as a major investment destination in oil and gas, as well as other key sectors.
Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the conference in New York, the governor says his participation is aimed at giving greater visibility to the state, highlighting its economic potential and attracting investors.
“The issue is very simple. We’re trying to give visibility to the state and also showcase the areas where God has really endowed us in the oil and gas sector and other aspects of the state.
“I strongly believe that at the end of this conference and other side meetings, business opportunities will be made open and presented to interested investors who might have very serious and immediate needs to come to our dear state, knowing full well the position of Rivers State in the oil and gas industry.
“I also strongly believe that we are also going to make some inroad into financing and investors opportunities for our dear state,” he stated.
Fubara said the investment drive at UNGA 81 is aligned with the economic reforms of his administration, particularly the establishment of the Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency (RSIPA) as a one-stop shop for facilitating and protecting investments.
“This is not different from what we have already done before in establishing what we call the Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency. What we are doing here will also aid the programme of that agency.
“Overall, I will say that Rivers State will be visible and prominent in this conference and we will come home with some good investments for our dear state,” he stated.
The governor also assured investors that Rivers State remains peaceful, stable and open for business, with opportunities across the oil and gas, agriculture, blue economy, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors.
Rivers State is among the Nigerian sub-national governments participating in UNGA 81, with engagements lined up with development finance institutions, multinational corporations and diaspora investors.
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