To foster the development of Tabou department in Côte d’Ivoire, the prefect Yacouba Doumbia (photo) asked local people and dignitaries to facilitate land access to economic operators and other investors, Agence ivoirienne de presse (AIP) reports.

“You need to soften the conditions for land access to attract many economic operators and investors who will use their money to build factories and establish companies that will provide work to young people, reduce poverty and then actively participate in the construction and development of the region”, he stated during the inauguration of SOPALM palm oil processing plant, in Boké. The prefect however explained that he was not asking the population to condone land grabbing. “I’m not asking you to sell off the land. The administration is here to guide and supervise you,” he assured.