“The Government has created the most business friendly environment for Rivers State with unprecedented investments in infrastructure, tax reforms and related economic incentives to reduce the cost of doing business “, Governor Wike explained on why European Investors should invest in Rivers State. “We have given unprecedented attention to the security of lives and property, Rivers State is now safe and secure for businesses and investors”, Wike stated. The governor declared that the Rivers State Government has institutionalised laws, processes and policies to protect investments in the state. He said: “Besides national laws, the Rivers State Government has also put in place an appropriate legal framework to promote and protect investments in the state . Governor Wike said that Rivers State possesses abundant natural resources, two existing seaports, an international airport and Nigeria’s second largest economy, waiting for credible international investors.

Source: Nigerian Tribune March 20, 2018 14:03 UTC