…Tasks Firms On Maintenance Of Roads

The River State House of Assembly (RVHA) has charged telecommunication companies operating in the state to support the state government in the maintenance of roads and other social responsibilities in the state.
The chairman, House Committee on Information and Communication Technology, Hon. Okpokiri Nwanaka gave the charge recently when he led members of  the committee to MTN regional office in Port Harcourt.
Nwanaka said, though telecommunication firms fells within exclusive legislative list, there is need for them to support the state government in infrastructural development and employment since they are operating in the state.
Nwanaka, the lawmaker representing Ahoada West Constituency, also urged the companies to ensure regular maintenance of masts to avoid accident in their locations.
The lawmaker further accused MTN over its failure to comply with the globally acceptable standard of industry in the state.
He said time had come when the state government would rise against any company which fails to comply with both environmental and employment laws in the state.
The House Committee chairman reiterated the State Assembly’s readiness to give legislative backing for the state government to continue to create enabling  environment for business to strive in the state.
According to him, the state government under Governor Nyesom Wike has put in place all the necessary infrastructures to give investors an enabling business environment in the state.
In his speech, the regional Head of MTN South-South and South-East, Mr Obinna Nweje, commended the Assembly committee for the visit, saying that the company has over the years, complied with relevant laws and standards, while meeting its Corporate Social responsibilities, especially in the area of the employment, empowerment and road projects.

Enoch Epelle