The Rivers State Government has said it will provide constant electricity supply for business organisations that invest in the state.According to the state Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, all necessary arrangements have been put in place for the actualisation of uninterrupted power supply in the state. The state government said it decided to take steps in that direction as a result of its resolve to cut down on the cost of doing business in the state.Amaechi, in a statement on the states Investors forum, tagged, Change that works, noted that the state would strictly ensure adequate power supply to industries, adding that Rivers State would be the first in Nigeria to provide 24 hours electricity supply.We have 525 megawatts of power ready for distribution. We are going ahead to distribute, and by the end of next year, we will achieve 24-hour electricity supply, he said.According to him, the improved business environment in the state has made many companies that left the state due to insecurity and poor infrastructure before to return.He added, The fact that the former Prime Minister of Britain, Mr. Gordon Brown, attended this investors forum tells you a lot about the security situation in Rivers State. The fact that a company, such as Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, relocated its head office to Port Harcourt tells you a good story of how things have changed for the better in Rivers State.Stressing the states resolve to provide adequate power for its inhabitants, the Commissioner for Power, Mr. Augustine Wokocha said companies willing to establish in the state would enjoy constant electricity supply.He noted that the state was the first to establish a full-fledged ministry to deliver electricity to its citizens and has successfully improved the supply of power across its local governments.He said, Our vision is to have a state, where electric power is available, reliable and affordable in every nook and cranny.I can assure prospective investors of stable power supply because the Ministry of Power is creating an enabling environment for rapid industrial and economic regeneration through quality and uninterrupted electricity supply.Meanwhile, the governor has assured that prospective companies and those already operating in the state would enjoy good security, noting that in order to be relevant in todays investment climate, capital should be invested where it is guaranteed of adequate security.He explained, We have strengthened security apparatus in the state and now want to cut down on the cost of doing business so that investors, who come to cite their businesses here will make more profits. We are establishing a one-stop shop that will make business registration very fast and efficient, he said.
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