The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has said he is working assiduously to make the state an investor’s haven by maximizing the abundant economic resources to create wealth and generate employment.
The Governor stated this at Ibom International Airport while interacting with Government House reporters on arrival from an official engagement in Abuja.
Emmanuel explained that his frequent trips outside the state is to scout for investors, sign partnership agreements and secure approvals for projects to be executed to facilitate the industrialization programme of his administration.
Governor Emmanuel, who stopped at the airport to inspect the second runway construction for cargo plane, being executed by Gitto Construzioni Generali, said the runway, which would be due for inauguration in the first week of July next year, would serve as a perfect alternative in addressing emergencies.
He also described it as an asset capable of generating returns and enhancing the licence of cargo operations in the airport.
He stated that the quality of service and sincerity of purpose of the construction firm has propelled the payment plan to meet the expectations and expressed appreciation at the work progression.
He explained that the international terminal would be designed to meet standard specifications.
He said the technical partners to handle the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Unit would soon be assigned.
Emmanuel reiterated his administration’s resolve to strengthen the economic fortune of the state and announced the creation of a marketing and branding department, which he said would highlight the investment potentials and attract investors to the state.
He vowed that he would not rest on his oars in ensuring that the vision of his divine mandate is actualised.
The state Chief Executive sued for collaboration between the people and the security agencies to make the state habitable, stating that next year will witness influx of people to the state as more investors have indicated interest to open shops in the state.
He called on the people to keep faith with the administration as it cruises on an industrial revolution.
The project manager, Engr. Ghanem Rasbieh, appreciated the state government for giving the company the opportunity to showcase its expertise in the building of the runway.
Rasbieh promised that the company would complete the project as stipulated in the contract.
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