Britain keys into Fubara’s investment plan
● More British companies to explore economic potentials in Rivers
By PHC Telegraph
British investors are expected to visit the State to explore the possibility of investing robustly in the Rivers economy.
This is part of the plan conceived by the Governor, Siminilayi Fubara, to turn the State into an industrial and investment hub.
Mr. Ben Llewellyn-Jones, OBE, British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos who visited Fubara spoke of the intention of his home government to promote economic ties with the Rivers State Government.
He said Britain plans to create an enduring and mutually beneficial partnership with the State through diverse business investment and wealth-creation initiatives.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara (middle), flanked on the right and left by two British diplomats.
Speaking to the press shortly after his delegation met with the Governor in Port Harcourt, the British diplomat hinted that Britain planned to expand the scope of its business interests in Nigeria.
Turning attention specifically to Rivers State, the visiting diplomat revealed that British companies were desirous to explore business development and investment opportunities.
The aim, Llewellyn-Jones stated, is to improve basic public services, create job opportunities, enhance security and help substantially in helping to grow the economy.
Britain’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. His government now spearheads British interest in the economy of Rivers State.
He explained that there were many British companies that are doing business in Rivers State and contributing to the economy.
But the diplomat stressed that Britain considered it pertinent to further deepen its cultural, historic and business ties with Nigeria and expand the scope of bilateral cooperation between her and Rivers State.
Recall that Fubara had pledged on his way to becoming governor that he would ensure business strives in Rivers State through the creation of gas and industrial hubs and the promotion of an investment friendly climate.
With the interest expressed by the British, the journey to create more wealth and job opportunities for Rivers people may have begun.