Ogunenwa Audu Jos
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has gone into discussion with representatives from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group in a bid to attract investments at revitalizing the Plateau state’s industrial sector.
The Plateau GOvernor held the discussion with Dan Croft, Regional Industry Manager for Infrastructure in Central Africa and Anglophone West Africa at the weekend in Jos .
Governor Mutfwang during their meeting emphasized the need for partnerships to revive several legacy projects that have been abandoned in the state in order to put them back to productive use for the benefit of people of the State.
He specifically called for investments in the power sector, agricultural value chain, storage, irrigation systems and the revitalization of Jos Wildlife Park to boost tourism and generate revenue and as well the reconstruction of Jos Abattoir for meat processing and export.
Highlighting Plateau State’s favorable investment climate, Governor Mutfwang explained that the clement weather of the state, the hospitable nature of the people, and the institutional framework of his administration has put in place some of the factors that would support massive investments in the state.
He assured potential investors of a secure and conducive environment for their ventures.
The Regional Industry Manager Dan Croft on his part,expressed the International Financial Corporation’s interest in investing in Plateau State, noting that they would implement a proven investment model to ensure the state receives optimal and appropriate investments.
Both parties agreed to form a technical team to develop a framework and work out the modalities for the smooth commencement of investments in the state.
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