In line with the four point agenda of the state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the management of Delta Special Economic Zone have sealed an agreement bond with Okime Partners and Advisors.
This was made known during the signing of the development agreement at the Koko and Kwale Free Trade Zone office in Asaba.
The Chief Executive Officer of Delta Special Economic Zone, Pastor Godwin Akpovie said the new investment partnership agreement is meant to attract investments and promote industrialization within the state.
While underscoring the significance of attracting investments to the state, he said it would drive industrialization, unlock the state’s economic potential, generate revenue and employment for youths in the state.
Akpovie called on investors to key into business opportunities that abound in the state just as the lead investor, Okime Partner and Advisors had done.
The Chairman of Okime Partners and Advisors, Nasiru Inuwa Wada in his remarks expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to collaborate with the Delta Special Economic Zone.
He highlighted the state’s favorable investment climate and the strategic location of the Koko Free Trade Zone as key factors that influenced their decision to invest in the state just as he indicated interest in building infrastructures, rail, electricity and ICT.
On his part, director of the Delta Special Economic Zone, Emmanuel Ofunne who was elated by the development opined that the agreement will also allow the parties to evaluate potential opportunities for investment in the zone.
Others who spoke during the ceremony said the partnership will foster economic growth and prosperity in the state and Nigeria as a whole .
The agreement, signed the between representatives of the Delta Special Economic Zone and the intending investor, outlines the terms and conditions of the investment partnership.
Under the agreement, the intending investor commits to establishing and operating a business venture within the Koko Free Trade Zone, contributing to attract investors, infrastructural development, job creation, skill development, and economic growth in Delta State.
The Chief Executive Officer of Delta Special Economic Zone, Pastor Godwin Akpovie said the new investment partnership agreement is meant to attract investments and promote industrialization within the state.
While underscoring the significance of attracting investments to the state, he said it would drive industrialization, unlock the state’s economic potential, generate revenue and employment for youths in the state.
Akpovie called on investors to key into business opportunities that abound in the state just as the lead investor, Okime Partnend Advisors had done.
The event which featured the signing of the agreement by the managements of Delta Special Economic Zone and Okime Partners and Advisors. The investor led by their Chairman, Nasiru Inuwa Wada, and their Managing Director, Nere Emiko; had Prof Goodwill Ofunne and Engr Ahmed Rufai Mohammed as part of the team.
