Wike assures oil companies of adequate security for business

“Our responsibility  is to provide  an enabling  environment  for all businesses  to thrive.  We have succeeded in improving security around  your operational  base in Omoku.” – Wike  

Pictures: From Right – Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike,  the new General Manager of Nigerian Agip Oil Company, Engr Marco Rotondi and Outgoing General Manager, District, Paolo Carnevale during the  visit of  Agip Management  to Government House

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has assured  oil prospecting companies  operating  in the  state  of adequate  security  to carry  out  their business  activities. 

Speaking  at the Government House, Port Harcourt  on Tuesday when he granted audience  to the  management  of  Nigerian Agip Oil Company,  NAOC, Governor Wike  said  that  the  security  measures  taken by his administration  have improved  security across the state.

He said  that the State  Security  Council has worked  out modalities  for the incremental  improvement  of security  in liaison  with all stakeholders. 

Governor Wike  said: “Our responsibility  is to provide  an enabling  environment  for all businesses  to thrive.  We have succeeded in improving  security  around  your operational  base in Omoku.  Going forward,  we will  enhance  the  security  situation  in your  operational  base.”

The  governor, however,  urged NAOC  to improve  its commitment  to  corporate  social  responsibility to its host communities. 

He urged the company  to complete work on the rehabilitation   of  Agip  Junction  to Agip  Headquarters  in Obio/Akpor  Local  Government  Area for the people to benefit. 

Earlier, the new General Manager of Nigerian Agip Oil Company, Engr Marco Rotondi congratulated  Governor  Wike  and assured him that the company  will cooperate  with the Rivers State Government at all times. 

Outgoing General Manager, District, Paolo Carnevale described  the period  he spent in the state as fruitful,  commending  the  State Government  for creating  the  enabling  environment  for the operation  of  the  company. 

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