Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has said his administration is using the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York to promote the state’s investment potential and attract investors.

Fubara said the global gathering provided an opportunity to showcase Rivers State’s position in the oil and gas industry, as well as opportunities in agriculture, the blue economy, manufacturing and renewable energy.

Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the conference, the governor said the state’s participation was aimed at giving greater visibility to its economic opportunities and opening discussions with prospective investors.

He said his administration expected the engagements and side meetings to generate financing and investment opportunities for the state.

Fubara also highlighted the Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency, established as a one-stop platform for facilitating and protecting investments.

He said the state remained peaceful, stable and open for business, adding that its UNGA engagements included meetings with development finance institutions, multinational corporations and diaspora investors.