AKSG TO PARTNER LEKOIL ON OIL, GAS, AND AGRICULTURE INVESTMENT

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has said the state will provide the necessary support to Lekoil Nigeria Ltd in its quest to invest in the state.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Governor by the management of the company at the Government House, Uyo, on January 21, 2025, the Governor said the state is prepared to support the company, expressing hope that its investment will contribute to the development of the state and create employment opportunities for its youths.

He informed the team that the state has an employment portal which, according to him, will assist them in accessing the caliber of staff needed for its operations as they prepare to commence operations in the state.

Governor Eno said the state is equally interested in one of the subsidiaries of Cambridge Growth Partners, Cambridge Harvest, whose focus is on sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.

He emphasized that the state is particularly focused on agriculture, which is a key pillar of the ARISE Agenda, and is committed to partnerships that will help actualize the vision of the agenda.

Governor Eno appreciated Lekoil’s decision to invest in the state and assured that his administration will continue to ensure an enabling environment for investors.

Earlier, the Chief Executive Officer of Lekoil, Lekan Akinyanmi, said the visit was to formally introduce the company to the Governor and inform him of its investment interest in the state.

Lekoil, according to him, is an African-focused oil and gas exploration and production company, a portfolio company of Cambridge Growth Partners, which also owns OakGold, Cambridge LNG, Cambridge Energy, Cambridge Harvest, CGP-1 Fund, and Blink Studios.

He said the company has a comprehensive development master plan that ensures the growth of host communities alongside its investment.

Other members of the team were the GM Operations, Matthias Akhideno; GM Legal, Gloria Iroegbunam; GM Government Relationship and Communications, Hamilton Esi; Head of C & P, Unwana Etuk; and Godwin Okeke, GM SHES & SCD.

On hand to receive the team with the Governor were the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; Executive Assistant and Chief Delivery Advisor to the Governor, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson; Permanent Secretary, Government House, Mr. Godwin Udoh; and the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ekerete Udoh.





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