Tell Kogi that I’m ready to invest in her- Prince Arthur Eze
As part of the recently updated schedule charging Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee (MIREMCO) Chairmen across the country to get active in revenue generation by the Federal Government, the Chairman of Kogi State chapter of the committee, Hajia Hassiat Ozavize Suleiman paid a courtesy visit on Prince (Engr.) Arthur Eze who is the Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, one of the largest privately held oil exploration and production group in Nigeria.
The internationally reputed business mugul has adequately indicated interest to invest in solid mineral sector of Kogi State.
The oil magnate disclosed this yesterday in Abuja after a fruitful meeting held with Chairman of Kogi State Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee (MIREMCO) Hajiya Hassiat Ozavize Suleiman.
Kogi MIREMCO boss who was spurred by charges of the Federal Government on revenue generation and secured conducive business environment of the Confluence state presented her host with a comprehensive list of different mineral endowments existing in commercial quantities, just as she enlightened him on various mineral titles that exist.
While explaining that her visit was in a bid to attract business interest to Kogi State’s solid minerals sector and the ample investment opportunities, Hajiya Hassiat highlighted that safety of investment in Kogi State is guaranteed owing to heavy investment made by the administration of Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.
“We are happy to have a young and energetic Governor in Kogi State who cannot be cajoled to compromise the welfare and security of his people.
“His firm stance against criminality of any sort has made Kogi State as one of the investment hubs in the country. This has attracted commendations from notable organizations both home and abroad even to the admiration of oppositions in the state”, she said.
Speaking further, the Chairman who highlighted the advantages of investing in Kogi State, citing the enabling business environment, revealed that diversification of the economy will be more feasible if investments are done in solid mineral sector where state governments will also enjoy 13% derivative of royalties paid by the investor to the Federal Government.
In his response, Prince Arthur Eze who owns one of the largest privately held oil exploration and production group in Nigeria expressed great interest in the potential and prospect of mineral deposits in Kogi State, corroborating that investment in the sector is a great way to diversify from the present monolithic and oil-centred economy.
Recall that Prince Arthur Eze who is popularly known as ‘Ozoigbondu’ of Igbo land is an elder statesman, seasoned politician and philanthropist who has positively touched the lives of many Nigerians.
In 2011, he was conferred with the Distinguished national award of the Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR) by His Excellency, President Goodluck Jonathan, in recognition of his contribution towards economic building and humanitarian services to the Nigerian People.