Agbor: The Chairman of the Organising Committee of the maiden Ika Economic Summit, Dr. Kingsley Emu, has called on investors to use the opportunity to access the massive endowment in Ika land.
This appeal was made yesterday after a meeting he held with members of the organising committee at Asaba.
Dr. Emu, who is also the Delta State Commissioner of Economic Planning, said in the face of current economic challenges, investors must look towards areas where peace and raw materials abound.
According to him, the huge deposits of oil, gas, kaolin and other natural resources as well as improvement in electricity supply and road network in the area has made it the destination for genuine investors.
The Economic Summit, with the theme, ” Exploiting the Economic Potentials Of Ika Nation Through Strategic Partnerships”, will attract the state Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, with the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, as Chairman.
Prof. P. C. Egbon, is expected to be the Keynote Speaker, while Maj. Gen. Leo Irabor, Prof. Stella Chiemeke, Dr. Jude Ogala, Prof. Eric Eboh, amongst others, will be lead Speakers.
The likes of Mr. Tony Obuh, Prof Adaikpor, Dr. J. C. Egbai, Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagu , Prof J. A. Alika and Dr. E. U. Tibi, will be Discussants.
Other eminent stakeholders billed to be present at the event are Mr. Jim Ovia, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Mr. Alex Okoh, Amb. Godson Echiejile, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh and Mr. David Igbodo.
The event will hold on Saturday, 24, 2017 at Ika National Hall, Agbor.
