The Rivers state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to creating a conducive environment for corporate organisations operating in the state in order to enhance business growth, job creation and sustainable development.
Fubara stated this during the commissioning of the Solewant Specialty Protective Coatings and Paints (SSPC), manufacturing plant at Alode, Onne in Eleme local government area of Rivers state.
The ceremony was designed to officially unveil the company’s modified paint series and coating solutions, as well as showcase its capacity to serve decorative, industrial and specialty asset-protection markets. The event brought together government officials, industry leaders, technical partners’ clients, distributors, contractors and industry regulators.
Governor Fubara, represented by his Chief of Staff (CoS) Government House, Sonny Ewule, noted that his administration’s massive investments in infrastructural development, is a deliberate policy aimed at ensuring a conducive, friendly environment for businesses in the state.
He commended the promoters of the paint manufacturing company for citing the plant in Rivers state, adding that the investment is an eloquent testimony of the peace prevalent in the state.
Governor Fubara beckoned on all local and foreign investors to emulate the Solewant Groupby taking advantage of the peaceful atmosphere prevalent in the state to expand their investments.
“I thank the board, management and Staff of Solewant and Specialty Protective Coatings and Paints Limited, for choosing Rivers state as your industrial hub for citing this gigantic state-of-the-art paint manufacturing plants. It is a testament that Rivers state is peaceful and safe for investments. The government and the good people of Rivers state are indeed very happy for this remarkable project.”