…Provides N137.8bn fund to de-risk private investments
..Vows speedy execution of investment agreements
By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor & Egufe Yafugborhi, Ochuko Akuopha
ASABA — Delta State Government has announced a $100 million, equivalent to N137.8 billion, as a Viability Gap Fund to de-risk private sector investments, pledging the speedy execution of agreements reached at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori announced the fund yesterday, at the Summit, saying the initiative underscores his administration’s determination to translate investment commitments into tangible projects that would accelerate industrialisation and economic growth.
