By Ibrahim BAKARE
Commercial
Counsellor, Austrian Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. Guido Stock has stated that the
Austrian Government through the country’s private companies will invest in the
manufacturing sector of Rivers State.
Speaking
after a meeting with the Rivers State Governor at the Government House Port
Harcourt on Friday Mr. Stock said the partnership with the Rivers State
Government will yield fruits.
He said:
“Austria would produce drinks and other beverages in Rivers State. We are
not just interested in exporting products to Nigeria, but also to produce locally.
“So, we
are exploring possibilities of bringing Austrian companies and manufacturers of
drinks, food products to Rivers State in order to produce here. That is one of
the topics we discussed with the governor.”
He said that
the Austrian Government would develop a profitable public private Partnership
for mutually beneficial.
“I am
very pleased that your governor knows my country. He has been to our country
and we have discussed possibilities for working together. In the private sector
and in partnership with government and we see many possibilities.
“Austria
is a country which has a vibrant economy. It is highly skilled in the
production of machinery and industrial plants.
“We are also very experienced in the construction of infrastructure, such as trafficking infrastructure such as construction of roads, railways. We build infrastructure for health sector”, he said.
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The Austrian
diplomat said the partnership with the Rivers State Government will be
developed over time.