By Nsa Gill Calabar
The Calabar Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, CALCCIMA, has expressed deep concern over the rising rate of crime in the state and its resultant effect on businesses and investments.
Speaking to newsmen in Calabar, the President of CALCCIMA, Elder Eta Ndoma-Egba, called on the government to do all within its powers to stem the current trend of crime, particularly kidnappings and armed robbery attacks, “which have not only caused panic among the citizenry but is negatively impacting the business environment..No meaningful investment can come to the state under this situation.”
He stated further that “small and medium scale industries are shrinking and making losses with some considering relocating to more business-friendly states as a result of the trend.
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“Cross River State is in dire need of investments to boost the economy. The kitty that we even have must be protected, therefore the government has to urgently take steps that will arrest this ugly situation so that businesses can thrive and the investor can come in and not frustrated out as we are beginning to see.
“We, therefore, call on the government to take urgent steps to protect its citizens and provide a conducive environment for doing business.”
This action according to him would “ help our tourism economy, as people only go to places where they feel safe.”
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