BY KUNLE KALEJAYE

Abia State government has indicated interest to partner with Techno Oil and Gas Company to develop the state’s oil and gas resources. Governor of the state, Chief Theodore Orji, said that his government decided to invite the company because of its antecedents and glaring performance in the Oil and Gas sector in Nigeria.

Orji made the call when the management of Techno Oil paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Umuahia.

The governor noted that Abia State has become a safe haven for investors because of the successes recorded by his administration in securing lives and property.

He expressed excitement that investors were now showing unprecedented interest in investing in Abia, following his clarion call on investors to take advantage of the huge investment opportunities in the state.

Allaying invrstors’ fears, Orji said that government has created a conducive atmosphere for businesses to thrive in the state. He said that he was particularly delighted that citizens of the state were returning home to invest, describing the development as heart-warming.

“We decided to invite you to partner with us in the Oil and Gas sector because the Abia State Government does not have the skill and competence you have in the business.

‘’Abia State has oil but there is no oil company. So we will give your company government’s backing to actualise its dream in exploiting the oil and gas resources in Abia State for the benefit of our people,” he stated.

Recall that Techno oil ltd had recently handed over a multi million Naira project of a Block of Classrooms, an ICT centre with 30 work stations, Bore Hole, Transformers, and 22-KVA generator for Isingwu community in Umuahia.

The Managing Director of Techno Oil, Mr Tony Onyeama, lauded the governor for what he described as outstanding achievements, saying that the future looked bright for the state.

He said that the management of Techno Oil has heeded the call by the state government for investors to explore opportunities in the state, saying that the company would remain a key ally in the effort to develop Abia.

The Executive Vice-Chairman of Techno Oil, Mrs Nkechi, who led the company’s team, praised Orji for embarking on innovative projects aimed at taking the state to the next level.

She cited the plan by the government to develop a seaport, saying that the facility would boost business and commerce in the eastern states and open frontiers for economic development.

Obi also lauded the governor for his initiative in the health, education and other key sectors, describing Orji as a man with a mission to take Abia State to the next level.

Techno Oil, which commenced business 16 years ago, has recorded tremendous accomplishments in service delivery, deploying key assets in the Oil and Gas sector.