The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has said the state’s emergence as the safest in Nigeria for oil and gas investment is another milestone in government‘s drive for sustainable peace, security and good governance in the state.
Rt Hon Guwor, who was reacting to Friday night’s presentation of award to Delta State as the safest for oil and gas investment, said the PDP led administration in the state had always shown so much interest at ensuring that multi nationals operating in the state carried out their businesses in a conducive and friendly atmosphere.
The Speaker, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, said the award did not come as a surprise as it was a reflection of the reality on ground in the state.
While acknowledging the state’s immense contributions to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria, Guwor noted that it was gratifying that Delta State topped the list from the opinion poll conducted within the industry, as the safest for oil and gas investment in Nigeria.
According to the Speaker, the result, which was announced during the Nigeria Oil and Gas Forum and Award Night, sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, in Abuja, would be sustained as government was not relenting in its effort to secure all parts of the state to attract both local and foreign investors.
He commended the organizers of the event for the award, even as he congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for yet another milestone of his people-oriented administration in the state.
Guwor commended oil and gas host communities in the state for creating the enabling environment for the recorded growth in the sector, stressing that much more would be achieved in an atmosphere of peace and harmony amongst all stakeholders.
“I am exited to see Delta State emerge winner from the opinion poll conducted within the industry, as the safest in the oil and gas investment in Nigeria. Indeed, it was a reflection of the reality on ground.
“I commend the organizers of the event for the award. I congratulate our amiable Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori for working so hard to maintain peace and harmony across oil bearing communities in the state.
“Delta State Assembly under my watch will continue to synergize with the Executive in ensuring peace, security, good governance and sustainable development in the state.
“I am optimistic that Delta will continue to top the charts on positive news. This award was indeed, well deserved”, Guwor stated.
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