The Akwa Ibom State Government has pledged its readiness to partner with foreign investors to accelerate the State's industrialization policy in order to reduce the high rate of unemployment and poverty in the State.

Governor Godswill Akpabio gave the assurance when an Italian owned company - Somi Costruzioni Nigeria Limited paid him an official visit recently.

The State Chief Executive said it is the vision of his government to attract reputable foreign investors to help in the transformation of the State's economy and promised to grant the company a piece of land as requested.

He then directed the Commissioner for Lands and Town Planning, Dr Bassey Antai, to liaise with his office and make recommendation on available land for allotment to the company.

Similarly, the governor directed the Akwa Ibom Industrial, Investment and Promotion Council (AKIIPOC) to liaise with the company to ensure its speedy take-off in the State.

He encouraged the firm to feel free to do business in the State adding that government has put in place security measures to guarantee safety of lives and property of the residents.

He explained the Niger Delta problem currently being experienced but assured them of the safety of their investments in view of Government's policy of creating an enabling environment for investors.

Speaking earlier, the company's commercial Manager, Engr. Costanzo Cario, informed the governor that its head office is at San Valentino, Italy, while its Nigerian Office is in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Engr Cario further explained that the company specializes in industrial plants erection, particularly cement industry, power, energy, environmental, food and petrochemical industries.

Engr . Cario was accompanied on the courtesy caJl by the Company's President, Marino Pelaccia.