The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, urged foreign investors to consider Abuja as a prime location for their businesses in Nigeria.
Governors Simi Fubara of Rivers State and Seyi Makinde of Oyo State echoed this sentiment during the opening of Hypercity 3 in Port Harcourt, emphasizing the need for private sector involvement in job creation.
Wike pledged to offer suitable lands and a conducive environment to support investors in contributing to Abuja’s development.
He said, “When I got the invitation, I pleaded with the management to move it to Friday so I can attend. When you approached me as governor, you promised to build this place.
“As a government, our duty is to provide the 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 the 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 will provide lands”, Wike promised.
Speaking, Fubara said: “It is now on record that when Hypercity 3 was commissioned, I was also part of it. Our desire when we came onboard 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 organizations need to join hands for the development of the state. The organization should also expand to FCT and other places.
Makinde, also speaking, said, “I have also told the MD of Hypercity that I will give him land free and tax holiday and I will also provide security for you. Oyo state is the gateway of the Southwestern part of Nigeria. This will also boost the economy of Oyo State.”