Governor Monday Okpebholo has declared that Edo State is now a business-friendly environment and is ready to welcome any investor to the state.

The governor made the declaration on Friday when he hosted members of the South-South Coalition of the Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (COSSCIMA).

The governor who received his guests through the Office of the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa said his administration has provided the enabling environment for investors to promote their businesses.

According to Mr Friday Aghedo, Chief Press Secretary to Idahosa, the governor commended the COSSCIMA for deeming it fit to choose the state as host to the annual general meeting of the body.

“It is not surprising that you picked the state as a choice because we have provided the enabling environment by investing in infrastructure and reducing insecurity to the barest minimum.

“So, we assured potential investors that the state is safe, secured for all to come and invest,” he stated.

Similarly, Hon. Omoh Anabor, Commissioner for Business, Trade, and Investment, said that the state was ready to partner with any firm.

In his address, President of COSSCIMA, Hon. Indutimi Komonibo, said, “The Edo State Governor is doing a great job.

He, however, pointed out that, nonetheless, he reiterated, “No government can succeed without partnering with the organized private sector.”

“We seek collaboration wherever we go. We carry the emblem of national development. Investors are looking for where their business will thrive. We understand the language of the business.

He stated that COSSCIMA membership cut across the six Chambers of Commerce that make up the South-South states of the federation.