Saraki flags-off $3.2bn fertiliser plant in Rivers

Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday laid foundation for the construction of the Fertiliser Train 2 of Indorama Eleme Fertiliser and Chemicals Limited.

Performing the ceremony, Senate President Bukola Saraki said with $3.2billion invested in Rivers State by the foreign investors, it shows that Rivers people are receptive to investors.

He said: “I am congratulating the people of Rivers State for creating the right environment for this investment. I like the example that Rivers people are setting for others to follow”.

The Senate President noted that the successful production of urea in Rivers State, which is used mostly by northern farmers underscores the need for national unity.

“Urea Fertiliser products are used by farmers, especially in the northern part of the country. That tells us that we must unite. We must support one another irrespective of party affiliation.

“Without peace, there will be no urea. For all of us in Nigeria, let’s work in the interest of our country “, he said.

Saraki noted that Nigeria cannot diversify the economy without developing the agricultural sector.

In his address, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike said Indorama has performed creditably through quality investments in the state.

He said the Rivers State government will sustain the creation of a peaceful environment for the protection of Indorama’s investment.

“We are beneficiaries of the dividends of Indorama Eleme Fertiliser and Petrochemicals Limited. We are happy with the management of the company “, he said.