Governor Seriake Dickson |
Governor Seriake Dickson has taken a swipe at the critics of
his economic policies in the state, arguing that the inauguration of the Bayelsa
Development and Investment Corporation, (BDIC) was aimed at attracting foreign
investments to the state.
Warning the people against playing politics with the
economic development of the state, the Governor noted with dismay the position
of some politicians in the state on his administration's
economic policies which resulted in the establishment of the
BDIC and other agencies of the government.
The governor, in a statement issued by his chief press
secretary Daniel Iworiso-Markson, explained that the BDIC is aimed at reducing
the state’s dependence on oil by investing in non-il
sector.
The statement partly reads:
“In order to boost its economic profile, the State,
according to the Governor is beaming its searchlight on the following sectors
which include: tourism, Agriculture, Oil & gas, Infrastructure, and FMCG.
“On the choice of South Africa as corporate office of the
BDIC, the Governor disclosed ‘the BDIC is looking to attract investment from all
major markets and economies, with South Africa being one of such country. The Johannesburg office represents their
second international presence after the recently opened London, UK office.
“It is hoped that through its presence the BDIC will attract
partnerships with Southern African investors on a PPP (public private
partnership) into the identified economic sectors of Bayelsa
State. Interface
with the Nigerian consulate to fast track immigration requirements for
prospective investors looking to visit Bayelsa State.
"The BDIC’s vision is to be an enabler for transforming
Bayelsa State into one of the top economies not just in our country but also in
Africa. Our mission is to protect,
stimulate and grow the wealth of all Bayelsans through responsive, innovative
and sustainable investments while acting as a catalyst for socio-economic development
of our state.
“Governor Dickson is to lead a high powered delegation from Nigeria,
with President Goodluck Jonathan expected to perform the official commissioning
of the BDIC office in South Africa along with his South African counterpart,
President Jacob Zuma.”
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