The Delta State Asso
ciation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mines and Agriculture (DACCIMA), says only public-private partnership will accelerate economic development of the state.
The President of the association, Chief Uju Udeme, made the observation in an interview with newsmen in Asaba.
Udeme said that until private sector investments were attracted to the state, efforts of the government to revolutionise its economy might be futile.
He said that the private sector, as a major employer of labour, was critical to industrialisation of the state, adding that the state government needed to do more in encouraging public-private partnership.
He also called on the private sector to show interest in the state, especially as the government was making efforts at providing necessary infrastructure for businesses to thrive.
According to Udeme, the economy of the state should not be left to the government alone to develop.
“Public-private partnership is a good way to attract investment to a state and that is the only way the economy of the state and that of the country can thrive and do well,” he said
While commending the state and Federal Government for initiating policies and programmes that would boost investment, he urged them to do more in making the environment friendly to business, especially with security.
“If friendly business environment is created, investors will come, economy will grow and employment will be provided for teeming youths,” he said.
Udeme disclosed that the association had commenced the development of its industrial estate in Asaba, adding that the development of the estate would enhance economic activities in the state.
