Okowa describes Delta as investment haven
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Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Friday described the state as an investment haven where investors can come and do businesses.
He said the the peace being enjoyed in the state was made possible through cooperation between security agencies and the state government, noting that this has created a conducive environment for investors to come an do business without fear of molestation.
The governor spoke at Asaba, the state capital, when the Flag Officer Commanding, Nigeria Naval Logistic Command, Oghara, Ethiope West local government area of Delta State, Rear Admiral Uchenna Onyia paid him a courtesy visit.
While describing Delta State as peaceful and investor’s haven, Governor Okowa stated that the peace would be consolidated as the people continue to reap the benefits of democracy.
According to the governor, “we are very much aware of the roles you (Nigerian Navy) are playing in securing our waterways, we appreciate you.”
“Relatively, Delta State is peaceful, a lot of investors are coming and we will continue to consolidate and build on the existing peace, through our different programmes, more persons are getting employed and with such employment, threats to security will continue to reduce in our state,” Governor Okowa said.
Okowa who assured the Navy of his administration’s commitment to pay compensations on government acquired land where such was needed, congratulated the Flag Officer Commanding, on his posting to Delta State, saying, “we have no doubt that you will find Delta State interesting to work in.”
Earlier, Rear Admiral Onyia told the governor that he was recently posted to Delta State and was in Asaba to introduce himself to the governor.
He commended Governor Okowa for his administration’s assistance to security agencies which has facilitated their work.
Francis Sadhere, Warri