Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to supporting the Gombe state government’s efforts to attract investments.
Osinbajo said this while Friday in Gombe speaking at the Maiden Gombe Investment Summit.
He said the federal government was committed to supporting policies and reform programmes aimed at diversifying the economy and improving productivity.
He noted that the Gombe state government had adopted proactive measures in its investment drive by creating the right business environment to attract investment and grow its economy through job creation.
Osinbajo said the state had taken the right step, adding that the future of the country “rests in the hands of business owners and entrepreneurs.”
“The successes we have seen so far in Gombe state are substantially on account of the effective collaboration of the private sector, the state and federal government.
“Our federation benefits our people when states and federal authorities alongside private actors think and work together.
“Let me again re-emphasise the federal government’s pledge to work with the Gombe state government to give you all the support that you need to ensure that your businesses and business environment succeed,” he said.
While commending Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s determination towards improving the fortunes of his people, Osinbajo said the summit would help create an enabling environment for sustainable prosperity and all-inclusive growth for the people.
