Mining Firm Lauds Business Friendly Environment Existing In Ebonyi

A mining firm, Goodnews Multiple Purpose Cooperative Nig Ltd, has lauded Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Francis Nwifuru for creating enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the state. 

This is as he noted the governor had done well to, "govern for 16 years if there is anything like third term in the Constitution". 

The Managing Director, Chief Paul Chukwu, stated this on Tuesday, while announcing some of the projects executed for the people of Amaopara village, Oshiri community, in the Onicha Local Government Area of the state. 

While thanking the people of the area, he observed there was enormous benefit when companies peacefully co-exist with their host communities. 

Chukwu said, "We are into mining. And we mine lead , zinc and others in Amaopara, Oshiri community, in the Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. 

"We started in Oshiri in 2021; and before I actually began operations in the area I relocated two families whose houses were situated close to my mining site as stipulated in the Mining Act. This means I built two bungalows of three-bedroom for each of the families. Today, the families are living in those houses. 

"I didn't stopped there. To further drive down my corporate society responsibility in the Amaopara-Oshiri community, I constructed a modern, world-class bridge that presently connects natives of the community to their farmlands. The people of Amaopara are happy with me for building that very bridge for them because accessing their farms was a huge challenge before the construction of the bridge."

He added, "With time, I am going to do more for the people. I understand what it means for a company to peacefully co-exist with its host community. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages because it's usually a win-win for the both parties-the community and the company. I only urge the good people of Amaopara to continue to allow the peace to reign at all times. Yes, we can do more for them. 

"I want to use this opportunity to thank Governor Francis Nwifuru for his leadership ingenuity in moving the state forward. Under Governor Nwifuru's watch, Ebonyians irrespective of age and tribe now experience peace and equal opportunities in the state. 

"The Governor has done a lot from security to youths empowerment, infrastructure, education, among others. If there was anything like third-term in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I would have no option than to say that Governor Nwifuru should continue to govern Ebonyi State for 16 years. His leadership style has its positive effects on virtually all sectors of the state. All of us, I mean miners  in the state are happy with him."