The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), Mr Tijjani Kaura, has sought collaboration with the Rivers State government to develop Ikpokiri island to establish more oil and gas free zones to boost the nation’s economy.
Mr Kaura made the request while on a courtesy visit with his management team to the Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara.
He said “if the state government would take advantage of the area to support OGFZA in the development effort, Ikpokiri would become another modern city in the State”.
He disclosed that foreign investors from Japan have already indicated interest in investing in the island.
Mr Kaura said partnering with OGFZA for the development of Ikpokiri Island is critical and beneficial to promote investment and economic development for creating wealth and employment opportunities for Rivers State and Nigeria by extension.
Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara appreciated OGFZA’s MD and his management for identifying with the state government while expressing his willingness to collaborate with the Authority in due time.
