The Edo State government has restated its commitment to investors and multinationals operating in the state on providing a conducive enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
The deputy governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, gave the assurance after a closed-door meeting with representatives of the Pan Ocean Oil Corporation Nigeria Limited, NewCross Exploration and Production Limited in Benin.
The deputy governor, who served as Chairman of the State Boundary Committee, noted that the commitment was in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu and the SHINE Agenda of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State.
According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Mr Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor was quoted to have noted that “it is part of the state’s strategy to create employment opportunities.”
The deputy governor also pointed out that it is in line with Governor Monday Okpebholo economic drive to turn the state into an investor friendly one. He also assured investors in the state of necessary resolutions to the lingering disputes as the boundary committee, adding that the issue was being proactively looked into and with the aim of settling areas of concern regarding the issue.
“All communities that are in the boundary line between Edo and Delta States where there are communal disputes, we want to assure them that we are doing everything within our power, using diplomatic and democratic means to make sure this is resolved amicably,” he assured.
The deputy governor noted that under the SHINE Agenda of the Okpebholo administration, much had been done in the area of infrastructural development
“This has made it possible accessing roads to major companies, communities, and, ensuring the security of life and properties across the state by investing aggressively in security,” he stated.
Harping on the outcome of the robust interface with the oil workers, Idahosa said through deliberations at the meeting, both parties successfully forged a headway.
He said that had resorted to the invitation of the Edo State Boundary Committee for an on-the-spot inspection of operation sites in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the state.
The deputy governor called on investors and multinational companies operating in Edo State to go about their businesses with ease as the Okpebholo led administration “is investment friendly.”
