By David Agba
Abuja
Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom, yesterday visited the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Harry Purwanto, and requested investors from that country to explore investment opportunities in the state.
He said the state had comparative and competitive advantages in agriculture, solid minerals, culture and tourism, while his administration had created an enabling environment by boosting the security of lives and property in the state.
According to him his priorities included the creation of massive jobs, wealth and opportunities through industrialization, micro, small and medium scale enterprises as well as promotion of commercial and investment activities.
Governor Ortom stated that the state was willing to collaborate with local and foreign investors through public private partnership and invited the Ambassador and his team to visit the state to see things for themselves.
He said the state was particularly interested in partnering with investors in the establishment of Industrial Parks and hoped to find such among Indonesians.
In his response Ambassador Purwanto stated that over 20 Indonesian companies were already established and doing well in Nigeria and that he would encourage them to explore investment opportunities in Benue State.
