Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
A former governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, has called on president Bola Tinubu to improve on the nation’s infrastructure to groom Small and Medium Enterprises capable of growing the economy.
He listed the key infrastructure as road, electricity and water.
Chief Igbinedion gave the task at the 10th year anniversary and award for staff of Kada Cinema and Entertainment Centre which is generating hundreds of employment in Benin City.
Igbinedion said Nigerians are ingenuous and all they need is the conducive environment to display their creativity and generate employment and ventures that would make them survive.
“I am glad that the present administration under the president Bola Tinubu is taking full recognition of the hardship of Nigerians and by also stating that he is going to focus on infrastructure; infrastructure meaning roads and electricity and water.
“Once we have these, I believe Nigerians can stand on their own. If the federal government, states and local governments can provide the basic infrastructure to Nigerians especially constant uninterrupted power supply and good roads network where people can transport goods and services across the nation seamlessly, it will go a long way in improving our economy.
“People can start creating their own employment capabilities, not only for themselves but also employing others, I think that is what the federal government needs to encourage by making sure that the environment is conducive for business”, Igbinedion said.
Speaking on the business, he said “It has been encouraging in the sense that the services have been consistent and improved upon year by year and the patronage has been every encouraging that is why I decided to honour the staffs who have been very dedicated and giving the best of service to our customers.
“It has been a very good journey and I am glad that we have been able to add some hospitality outlets.”
Speaking on behalf of staff who were rewarded with various gifts items like deep freezers, smart television sets, air conditioners and other items, the chairman’s staff of the year, Paul Ojo commended the management of the centre and his co-staff whose cooperation he said, was responsible for his getting the award and promised to continue give his best to the company.