Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi Accountability, Transparency, Good Governance - The Rivers State Example Rivers State, rich in oil and mineral resources, is one of the 36 states and is located on the southern tip of Nigeria. It is home to more than 60 per cent of the total foreign investments in the South-South region of Nigeria and also possesses the nation’s largest accumulation of heavy industry and technology. Rivers State is currently ranked the second most prosperous state in the country in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It has a total GDP of US$21.07 billion and a per capita income of US$3,965. As a hub of the hydrocarbon industry in sub-Saharan Africa, Rivers State has extensive investment potential – with an array of educational institutions including one federal and two state universities, a polytechnic and teachers’ training institute. These provide the pool of graduates and manpower needed to service the resident transnational corporations such as Shell, Agip, Total, Mobil and Chevron. There is a good network of roads and waterways to connect Rivers State to other parts of the country as well as a local and international airport and seaports. Besides oil and gas, Rivers State is blessed with many natural resources including timber, white sand beaches and ceramics that are awaiting exploration. The State is also fast developing into a major tourist centre in Nigeria.
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