Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has assured Holcim Cement, which has taken over ownership of Lafarge Africa PLC, of his administration’s support in providing an enabling environment for investment growth in the state. Otu, expressing delight over the visit, said the long-standing relationship between Cross River and Lafarge had strengthened confidence and must be built upon. This marriage will be a strong one, and I assure you that Cross River is safe, stable, and open for business,” Otu said. The governor pledged the government’s readiness to synergise with Holcim in infrastructure development, including jetties, terminals, and other projects. The Vice President of Holcim Cement, Mr Xu Gang, in his remarks, reaffirmed the company’s resolve to deepen its investments in Nigeria, particularly in Cross River.