The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called on investors and businesses operating in the state to partner with the government in driving development, assuring them of an enabling environment to thrive.

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Okpebholo made the call on Thursday through his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa, while inaugurating a mini solar power grid established for Gbelebu Community by Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc, in partnership with the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta and ETIN Power.

This was made known in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Mr Friday Aghedo.

The governor said his administration recognised the private sector as a critical partner in development, noting that the government’s SHINE Agenda was designed to improve infrastructure, strengthen security, support agriculture and human development, and create an enabling environment for businesses and investors.

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According to him, the solar project goes beyond providing electricity to the community, as it represents an investment in the people, their livelihoods, economic opportunities and quality of life.

He commended Okomu Oil Palm Company and its development partners for the initiative, urging other businesses operating in the state to emulate the gesture by supporting their host communities.

Okpebholo also appealed to communities to protect legitimate investments and regard responsible businesses as partners in development.

He said, “The state government is using this opportunity to call on investors and businesses operating in the state to partner with the government in driving development.

“The solar project goes beyond providing electricity to the community, as it represents an investment in the people, their livelihoods, economic opportunities and quality of life.”

Also speaking, the Acting Chairman of Ovia South West Local Government Area, Nosakhare Edobor, urged the people of Gbelebu to protect developmental projects located in the community.

📰 Source: Punch Nigeria