From Blessing Douglas, Port Harcourt
A real estate investor in Rivers State, My-ACE China, has described Governor Fubara as an advocate of peace who, since his inception in office, have created enabling environment for investors to thrive in the state.
He noted that the peace sacrifices by Governor Fubara has made the state a safe haven for business.
China, known as Mayor of Housing, stated this in Port Harcourt,, in reaction to news of Governor Fubara’s award as Peace Advocate of the year by the Silverbird Group.
Speaking on the award, Mr. China said he was elated and proud about the development because the sacrifice of the governor is beginning to pay off for the state.
He said the governor has sacrificed alot and has restrained himself from exchanges that could destroy the state like when two elephants fight.
China said: “So, it seems, for the sake of the grass, the elephant has refused to fight and quietly went about his projects, just to ensure the grass does not suffer, even when most the grasses are calling for blood or for a fight back. Much is being achieved.
“Every state is ultimately represented by the kind of leader it has. It is clear that peace promotes productivity; productivity promotes profit; profit promotes peace. It is a circle of good. More profit makes more peace. This will now help to create peace and people can increase productivity. It allows investors to go out and come in. It has added to the trust in peace in the state. It boosts productivity”.
He said for external investors waiting to see if it is real peace so as to come in, “they can see it is real. It may convince them to make final investment decision. Those on the fence will find signal that real peace is here.”
He advised the political class to note that the era of sharing politics is gradually coming to an end.
China said: “With the food crisis in Nigeria, it means productive politics is what is needed because soon there is nothing to share. Productive politics is being birthed.
“Unlike sharing politics, in productive politics, there is nothing to share if you don’t produce. The main fallout of productive politics is internally generated revenue (IGR) and one of the greatest drivers of IGR is business activity, and one of the drivers of business activity is surge of investors.
“Soon, it would be like in medical tourism driving some states in Nigeria. Soon, states with best business climates would attract investors and they get IGR. We are getting there.”
China who stressed that positive news is winning over toxic news and crisis, said “Abia State nearby is an example of good news coming out almost everyday. While we are here in Rivers State talking and hearing of toxic news everyday, Abia State is now in good news and you can’t imagine the volume of investors rushing there. They may catch up or even overtake Rivers State, something that has never happened before.
