The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a secure and enabling environment for investors and multinational corporations operating within the state.
Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa gave the assurance on Wednesday in Benin City after a closed-door meeting with representatives of Pan Ocean Oil Corporation Nigeria Limited and NewCross Exploration and Production Limited.
Idahosa, who also chairs the Edo State Boundary Committee, emphasized that the administration’s economic vision aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Monday Okpebholo’s SHINE Agenda.
According to him, the government’s strategy is centered on creating opportunities for job growth and positioning Edo as an investor-friendly hub. He noted that Governor Okpebholo’s economic drive is focused on attracting investment, resolving disputes, and ensuring businesses can thrive without hindrance.
Idahosa assured the oil companies that lingering disputes would be addressed promptly. He pledged that the boundary committee would take a proactive approach to resolving land-related concerns, particularly those involving communities along the Edo–Delta boundary line.
“All communities caught in disputes along the Edo–Delta boundary should be assured that we are working tirelessly, using diplomatic and democratic means, to resolve these issues amicably,” Idahosa stated.
Highlighting achievements under the SHINE Agenda, the deputy governor pointed to significant infrastructural development, including improved road access to major companies and communities. He stressed that the administration has also invested heavily in security to safeguard lives and property, thereby strengthening investor confidence.
On the outcome of the meeting, Idahosa revealed that both parties reached a positive understanding, leading to an invitation for the Edo Boundary Committee to conduct an on-the-spot inspection of oil operation sites in Orhionmwon Local Government Area.
He concluded by encouraging investors and multinational companies to continue their operations with confidence, assuring them that the Okpebholo-led administration remains committed to building an investment-friendly Edo State.
