Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to attracting credible investments to the state.

The governor declared that Benue was fully prepared to accommodate investors willing to contribute to its economic growth and agricultural transformation.

Alia made this known while receiving a delegation from Nova Global Limited, a Chinese-based investment company led by the director of Strategic Promotion at the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, Abubakar Yerima.

Represented by his deputy, Barr. Sam Ode, the governor reassured investors of his administration’s willingness to create a business-friendly environment capable of attracting both local and foreign investors.

The governor during the meeting announced plans to constitute a technical team to work closely with investors to advance discussions and finalise agreements, focusing on developing a complete agricultural value chain from farm production to processing and export.

According to Governor Alia, the initiative is aimed at providing a space for citizens to earn foreign exchange as well as jobs creation to improve living standards of citizens.

He commended the delegation for choosing Benue as an investment destination, noting that their visit aligns with his administration’s development priorities.

Speaking, Yerima promised to make the partnership a reality.