As part of efforts at building a synergy between the government and critical stakeholders, the CEO of PE Energy Limited, Engineer Daere Akobo, was part of a high-powered delegation of the Executive Board of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) that paid a courtesy visit to the Rivers State Governor, His Excellency Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON.
A visibly elated governor outlined the plans his administration has to develop the state with the oil and gas sector playing a pivotal role in his developmental agenda. He assured the delegation that despite the present economic realities, his administration has been able to create an enabling environment for development to thrive in the state.
He assured PETAN that his administration will partner with them to ensure that a functional national secretariat was set up in Rivers State to support the creation of employment.
Earlier, the Chairman of PETAN, Engr Bank-Anthony Okoroafor called on the governor to further sustain the required enabling environment for investors to flourish in the state.
He said the association will partner with the Rivers State Government to develop the state and enhance growth in the Petroleum sector.
Highpoint of the visit was the induction of Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike as an Honorable Member of PETAN.