Investors seek peace in Rivers to foster investment

An investor, the Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, and founder of a peace pageantry, Christian Okoro, have said that a peaceful environment is key to attracting and retaining investors in states and making them channel their resources into useful ventures that would foster development.

China noted that Dubai thrives on its ability to attract visitors and profits from every single person who visits.

China and other entrepreneurs spoke at the revived Rivers Queen of Peace pageant, which produced the next Rivers Queen of Peace, Tobechi Elendu.

The organisers of the event expressed hope that Rivers State will produce a community of peace with the flag-off of the contest, which will also produce a Governor of Peace, Mayor of Peace, and Queen of Peace.

They commended the Mayor of Housing, who is an international peace ambassador, for backing the peace pageantry.

Speaking, China, the CEO of the Housing and Construction Mayor Limited, said the traditional fashion parade and cuisine, along with the beauty of the costumes he encountered on arrival, were enough to attract any visitor and promote the state.

He reiterated that many visitors have been convinced to remain and invest in the state, but urged the inhabitants to return to the days of old when Port Harcourt was the centre of entertainment and tourism.

He said that until investors and entrepreneurs find the formula for peace, they may not discover the secret of investment success in the region.

He said, “This is the power of prosperity that Port Harcourt or Rivers State commands. I must, however, warn business people in Rivers State that the global walls are coming down due to social media. For this reason, perception is now greater than reality. Most persons now work with what they hear about you, or what they perceive. Many do not bother with reality. So, put your right foot forward first. If you don’t smile, nobody will come to embrace you.”

He maintained that peace was necessary to create an environment needed to generate wealth and profit.

On how his outfit would leverage the Queen of Peace platform to drive peace in the state, the real estate success strategist said that platforms were necessary for reaching milestones and served as vehicles to ventilate ideas and express better opinions over negative ones.

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In his opening remarks, Okoro, the co-founder of the Rivers Beauty Queen of Peace pageantry, explained that the pageantry was revived after 2019 due to the new atmosphere in the state.

He noted that peace is a collective responsibility and the only thing that attracts investors, not the availability of mineral resources or good government policies.

He commended the Mayor of Housing for sponsoring the project and said the crown changes the story.

The event began with a drama-let that depicted the understanding that Rivers is safe for business and investment, but that there should be no need to fight because there is enough to go around.

According to the chairman of the panel of judges, Chidiebele Okoye, head of the ‘DMOMA’ Awards Committee, 18-year-old Tobechi Elendu won the contest, while Angel Mere and Lilian Larry came second and third. The beauty queen outlined their plans to work with groups and teams to promote peace in Rivers State and the oil region.