By Akanta Hannah
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas has described Taraba state as a state blessed with unique natural resources, which is positioned as a choice destination for global investment.
The Governor stated this while inaugurating Taraba International Investment Summit Committee at TY Danjuma House in Jalingo the Taraba State Capital.
The Governor said the state is stragetically placed to lead sustainable development, and the forthcoming summit is expected to serve as a great platform to showcase the state’s potential to the world.
He disclosed that the Committees which consist of professionals, is saddle with the responsibility of organising not only a world-class event but a transformative event for the future of Taraba state.
He charged them to leverage one another’s strength, be open to suggestions, and equally operate in partnership and unity.
In his acceptance speech, Chairman of the International Investment Summit Committee, Ndudi Elumelu, appreciated Governor Kefas and the people of Taraba for the confidence repose in him and other members of the committee.
He said the summit is imperative and is coming at a time when the African continent is in dire need of economic rediscovery.
Elumelu explained that the Summit will market homegrown technologies, investment opportunities in mining, forestry, game reserves, housing healthcare, education, water resources, transportation, aviation, and industrialization, among others.
He charged every member of the committee to work diligently and effectively to meet the expectations of the assignment.
