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The Rivers state government has promised to harness and develop the tourist potentials in the coastline communities for the economic benefit of the state.

Austin Tam-George, commissioner for information and communications, disclosed this while speaking with reporters at the Port Harcourt Tourist Beach, during the boat regatta, organised to celebrate the golden jubilee anniversary of the state.

Tam-George said the state has one of the longest coastlines in West Africa, with a “plethora of untapped natural potentials”.

He said the treasures had been ignored for decades.

Tam-George said the period of the golden jubilee celebration provides a new spirit of “cultural renaissance” to tap into the natural beauty of the water bodies and upgrade existing facilities for full economic benefits.

Commenting on the boat regatta, he said, the event was a unique opportunity to display the aesthetics and cultural values of the state, through the waterways which serve as an aquatic stadium.

He said the boat regatta was also a symbolic reflection of the long existing history of bravery, hardwork and communal entertainment among the various communities in the state.

Tam-George also pledged the commitment of the administration of Nyesom Wike, governor of the state, to always provide the enabling environment for genuine business activities to strive in the state.

He said the celebration of the golden jubilee anniversary has put Rivers in the centre stage of public discourse because of the circle of important events going on in the state.