The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, announced the numerous opportunities available to potential investors in the marine and blue economy, agriculture, hospitality and tourism, health, and transportation, among other sectors. Fubara, speaking to industrialists at the 3rd Nigeria-Indonesia Forum in Port Harcourt on Thursday, insisted that Rivers State, Nigeria's oil and gas hub, is the finest investment destination for strong economic growth. The Governor, who was represented by the State Government's Secretary, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, praised the leadership of the Nigeria-Indonesia Commercial Association and the Port Harcourt Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) for their ongoing support in keeping Rivers State a top destination for investors.
Your decision to set up this business forum is definitely appropriate. The platform will facilitate talks about health, education, trade, investment, energy, and the environment.He emphasised that there are numerous prospects in agricultural and agro-based businesses, marine resources and the blue economy, hospitality and tourism, transportation, petroleum, and other natural resources such as clay, raffia palm, and textiles, all of which require prospective labour. He urged attendees to use the meeting to form collaborations for mutual economic benefit in both Rivers State and Indonesia. "I am optimistic that this Forum will examine and capitalise on the state's investment prospects for our mutual benefit. I guarantee you that doing business in the state is enhanced by the enabling environment given by the State Government to potential investors.
"I encourage you all to actively participate in discussions, offer your thoughts, learn from one another, form new relationships, and investigate investment prospects in the state. "Your ideas certainly will ignite the next big innovation or partnership that will drive meaningful change in our economy," he stated. His Excellency, Dr. Ussra Hendru Harahap, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Nigeria, discussed the parallels between Nigeria and Indonesia, noting that Rivers State has Indonesia's largest investment in Nigeria.
He also stated that Indonesia and Nigeria can benefit from the diverse usage of palm fruit and other enterprises, and he encouraged participants to seek new avenues for company development and expansion in both Indonesia and Rivers State. Sir Mike Elechi, President of the Port Harcourt Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, stated that the purpose of the business forum is to provide more business opportunities to the people of Rivers State in order to attract more business opportunities that will expand and promote commercial activities and investments in the state.
