by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
JOS: The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has 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, as well as the reconstruction of the Jos Abattoir for meat processing and export.
The governor was speaking when he hosted Representatives from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group on Saturday, led by Dan Croft, Regional Industry Manager for Infrastructure in Central Africa and Anglophone West Africa. The meeting was in a bid to attract investments aimed at revitalizing the state’s industrial sector.
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 his administration has put in place are some of factors that would support massive investments in the state, and assured potential investors of a secure and conducive environment for their ventures.
Gov Mutfwang emphasized on the need for partnerships to revive several legacy projects that have been abandoned in the state, in order to put them to productive use for the benefit of people.
The Regional Industry Manager, Dan Croft, 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.